鳴めい鐘しょう

noun

bell-ringing (at a temple)

Refers specifically to the ringing of a large temple bell, often in a Buddhist context. Not used for ordinary bells or chimes.

• 除じょ夜やの鳴めい鐘しょうは百ひゃく八はち回かい撞つかれる。

  On New Year's Eve, the temple bell is rung 108 times.