入いり相あい

noun

sunset; dusk

Literary or poetic term for sunset, often evoking the time when temple bells ring. Not used in everyday conversation.

• 入いり相あいの空そらが茜あかね色いろに染そまる。

  The sunset sky is dyed crimson.

noun

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

• 山やま里ざとに入いり相あいの鐘かねが響ひびく。

  The evening bell echoes through the mountain village.