umpan

Noun

A cloud-shaped gong rung in a Zen monastery to announce mealtimes, etc.

Japanese Meaning

禅寺において、食事の時間などを告げるために鳴らされる、雲の形を模した銅鑼

At dawn, the gentle ring of the umpan echoed through the monastery, calling the monks to the dining hall.

夜明けに、雲形の銅鑼のやさしい響きが禅寺に響き、僧侶たちを食堂へ呼び寄せた。

Sense（1）

A cloud-shaped gong rung in a Zen monastery to announce mealtimes, etc.