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.
大晦日には、お寺で百八の鐘が鳴らされる。
On New Year's Eve, the 108 bells are rung at the temple.
From 百八 (108) + の (possessive particle) + 鐘 (bell). The number 108 is significant in Buddhism, representing the number of earthly desires (煩悩) to be dispelled.