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bonshō

bonshō is the alternative form of bonsho.

Meaning of bonsho

Noun

bonsho (plural bonsho)

  1. A very large bell used in Buddhist temples in Japan to mark time and call monks in for prayer.
    Synonyms:
    tsurigane, ōgane

Forms of bonshō

pluralbonshō

Questions about bonshō

What is bonshō the alternative form of?
Bonshō is the alternative form of bonsho.

Words near bonshō in the dictionary

  1. bonser
  2. Bonsers
  3. Bonshaw
  4. bonsho
  5. bonshtedtite
  6. bonshō
  7. Bonsiega
  8. Bonsignore
  9. Bonsignores
  10. bonsmots
  11. Bonsor

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