Japanese symbol for “strident”

In Japanese, strident is きんきん (kinkin).

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Meanings

1. adv, adv-to, vs shrill; strident; piercing; tinkling; metallic-sounding
2. adv, adv-to, vs sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache)
3. adj-na ice-cold; very cold

Written forms: —. Readings: きんきん、キンキン.

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