Kanji 転 revolve, turn around, change Related words 鈴すず の 音ね Refers to the sound of a bell in general, not specifically a voice quality.
美び 声せい A more general term for a beautiful voice, without the specific bell-like imagery.
Written forms 鈴すず を 転ころ がすよう
Standard kanji spelling for this set phrase.
鈴すず をころがすよう
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; the verb portion is written in kana.
Etymology The phrase literally means 'like a rolling bell', evoking the clear, sweet, and continuous sound of a small bell (鈴 ) rolling. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a traditional simile used in Japanese literature to praise a woman's voice.
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