- wind chime; wind bell
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- wind chime
- wind bell
Refers to a decorative object that creates musical sounds when moved by the wind. Commonly used in homes or gardens during the summer for its pleasant sounds and to symbolize the arrival of summer.
Used to describe a similar object but might emphasize its role in signaling or its acoustic properties rather than its decorative aspect.
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The clear and refreshing sound of the wind chimes is one of the characteristics of summers in Japan, but in recent years the number of people who perceive it merely as noise has been increasing.