鐘かねつき

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.

• 除じょ夜やの鐘かねつきは、大おお晦日みそかの伝でん統とう行ぎょう事じです。

  The ringing of the temple bell on New Year's Eve is a traditional event.

• 彼かれはお寺てらで鐘かねつきの役やくをしている。

  He serves as the bell ringer at the temple.