風鈴

ふうりん
Alternative writings: 風りん
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1A wind chime; a small bell or ornament that makes sound when moved by the wind. A common summer item in Japan hung from eaves or windows.

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Examples

玄関に風鈴を吊るすと、夏になると涼しげな音がする。

If you hang a wind chime at the entrance, it makes a refreshing sound in summer.

窓辺で風鈴がチリンと鳴ると、夏の夜だと実感する。

When the wind chime at the window rings 'chirin,' you really feel it's a summer night.

旅先で見つけたガラスの風鈴をお土産に買った。

I bought a glass wind chime I found on my trip as a souvenir.