JLPT N1
ゴング
ゴング is the Japanese word for “gong.” It’s often used for the sound that starts or ends a round in sports like boxing.
Readings
1 Noun
The starting/ending bell
The sound of a gong that signals the beginning or end of a round, especially in combat sports like boxing or wrestling.
Example
ゴング が 鳴って 、 試合 が 始まった 。
The gong rang, and the match began.
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2 Noun
Gong (the instrument)
The large, circular metal percussion instrument itself.
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