戛かつ然ぜん

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

with a clang; clangingly

Describes a sharp, resonant metallic sound, often used in literary or descriptive prose. Functions as an adverb taking と or as a たる adjective.

• 鐘かねが戛かつ然ぜんと鳴なり響ひびいた。

  The bell rang out with a clang.

• 刀かたなと刀かたながぶつかり、戛かつ然ぜんたる音おとを立たてた。

  The swords clashed, producing a sharp clanging sound.