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VocabJLPT N3

to ring

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to ring
2. to sound
3. to be popular
4. to state

This verb means to sound or ring something, such as ringing a bell, honking a horn, or playing a musical instrument. It is the transitive counterpart to the verb meaning "to ring" or "to sound" on its own.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Um, is it okay to ring the bell here?

Sentence 2

I'll be right back, so don't go ringing the bell on your own.

Sentence 3

How do you ring this bell?

Sentence 4

Excuse me, could you ring the doorbell a little harder?

Sentence 5

She rang the doorbell and said, "I'm here!"