also: すず · ぬりて · ぬて · さなき
duo (ancient Chinese bell with clapper and long handle)
Refers to a specific type of ancient Chinese bell, often used in ritual or military contexts. The reading すず is rare and mostly historical.
See also: 鈴
I saw an ancient Chinese duo bell at the museum.
large wind bell
Only with reading たく
A large wind bell, similar to a 風鈴 but typically bigger and deeper in tone. Restricted to the reading たく.
See also: 風鈴
The duo is a bronze bell with a long handle and a clapper.
A large wind bell was hung under the eaves of the temple.
wooden-clappered bell · public guide; leader of public opinion
bronze wind bells on temple eaves · wind bell; wind chimes
horse bell
Standard kanji form for the ancient Chinese bell and large wind bell senses.
Rare reading for the ancient bell sense; more commonly read たく.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
The kanji 鐸 is of Chinese origin, originally depicting a large bell with a clapper. The Japanese readings are derived from Chinese borrowings, with たく being the standard on'yomi. The alternative readings すず, ぬりて, ぬて, and さなき are historical or obsolete.