打うち金がねうちがねMeanings1nounhammer (of a gun)Refers specifically to the striking mechanism of a firearm. Compare with 撃鉄 (げきてつ), which is a more technical term for the same part.See also: 撃鉄拳けん銃じゅうの打うち金がねを起おこす。Cock the hammer of the pistol.