Literary or poetic term for sunset, often evoking the time when temple bells ring. Not used in everyday conversation.
The sunset sky is dyed crimson.
evening bell; vespers bell
Abbreviation of 入相の鐘, the temple bell rung at sunset. Used in historical or religious contexts.
See also: 入相の鐘
The evening bell echoes through the mountain village.
evening bell; vespers bell
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Irregular okurigana variant; rarely used.
Compound of 入り (iri, 'entering') and 相 (ai, 'together' or 'mutual'), referring to the time when the sun enters the mountains or the bell is rung. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.