taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
lively; energetic; enthusiastic
Obsolete term describing a lively, active, or enthusiastic manner. Used as a taru-adjective or adverb with と in classical Japanese.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
tinkling; ringing brightly
Archaic onomatopoeic use for the bright ringing or tinkling sound of metal, jewels, or similar objects. Often used with と.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
crying of a Chinese phoenix
Archaic, highly specific literary use referring to the cry of a Chinese phoenix. Found only in classical Chinese-influenced texts.
In old documents, it is written as 'with lively enthusiasm'.
The scene of bells ringing brightly is composed in the poem.
The crying of the phoenix, described as 鏘々, appears in Chinese poetry.
Variant kanji spelling with the same reading and meaning.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 鏘 is associated with tinkling or ringing sounds, and the reduplicated form 鏘々 mimics that sound symbolically. The word is obsolete in modern Japanese.