ベル

• Reading: ベル
• Romaji: beru
• Pronunciation: /be.ɾɯ/

Meaning

A bell. A device that produces a ringing sound, such as a doorbell or school bell.

Borrowed from English 'bell.' Used for doorbells, school bells, bicycle bells, and alarm bells. Common expressions include ベルが鳴る (the bell rings) and ベルを押す (to press/ring the doorbell). Distinguished from 鈴 (suzu), which refers to small traditional jingle bells.

Examples

1. 授業の始まりのベルが鳴った。 The bell rang for the start of class.
2. ドアのベルを押してください。 Please ring the doorbell.
3. ベルの音が聞こえましたか。 Did you hear the bell?

Usage Guide

Context: school, daily life, buildings

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'bell.' Entered Japanese as a katakana loanword, used primarily for modern mechanical or electrical bells.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal