百ひゃく八はちの鐘かね

noun

108 temple bells on New Year's Eve; night-watch bell

Refers to the 108 bells rung at Buddhist temples on New Year's Eve to dispel the 108 earthly desires. Also historically used for night-watch bells.

• 大おお晦日みそかには、お寺てらで百ひゃく八はちの鐘かねが鳴ならされる。

  On New Year's Eve, the 108 bells are rung at the temple.