応鐘

おうしょう

Meanings

1. Noun (in China) 12th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C sharp) See also: 十二律 (じゅうにりつ). See also: 上無 (かみむ).
2. tenth month of the lunar calendar

Kanji

• 応 respond. Read as オウ.
• 鐘 big bell. Read as ショウ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists