鐘かね

noun

bell; chime

Typically refers to a large hanging bell, such as a temple bell or a bell in a clock tower. The cross-reference to 鉦 suggests a related but distinct smaller gong-like instrument.

See also: 鉦

• お寺てらの鐘かねがゴーンと鳴なった。

  The temple bell rang out with a deep gong.

• 除じょ夜やの鐘かねを聞ききながら年としを越こした。

  We saw in the new year while listening to the New Year's Eve bells.