bonsho

See also: bonshō

English

Alternative forms

• bonshō, bonshou

Etymology

From Japanese 梵鐘 (bonshō).

Noun

bonsho (plural bonsho)

1. (Buddhism, music) A very large bell used in Buddhist temples in Japan to mark time and call monks in for prayer.

Synonyms

• tsurigane, ōgane

Translations

large bell used in Buddhist temples

• Chinese: 佛鐘／佛钟 (fózhōng)
• Japanese: 梵鐘 (ja) (bonshō)
• Korean: ^{(please verify)} 범종(梵鐘) (ko) (beomjong)
• Vietnamese: please add this translation if you can

Anagrams

• Bohons, Hobson