noun
bell ringing; bell ringer
Refers to the act of ringing a bell (especially a temple bell) or the person who rings it. Often associated with New Year's Eve (除夜の鐘) or temple traditions.
除夜の鐘つきは、大晦日の伝統行事です。
The ringing of the temple bell on New Year's Eve is a traditional event.
彼はお寺で鐘つきの役をしている。
He serves as the bell ringer at the temple.
Compound of 鐘 (かね, 'bell') + つき (連用形 of 撞く, 'to strike'). The kanji 撞 is often replaced by kana in modern usage.