門かど付づけ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

door-to-door entertainment; strolling musician; street performer

Refers to traditional performers (often musicians) who go from door to door, especially during New Year's or other seasonal occasions. Can also refer to the act itself or the person doing it. The reading かどつけ is a variant, but かどづけ is standard.

• 正しょう月がつに門かど付づけが家いえの前まえで三味線しゃみせんを弾ひいた。

  During New Year's, a strolling musician played the shamisen in front of our house.

• 昔むかしは門かど付づけをする芸げい人にんが多おおかった。

  In the past, there were many performers who did door-to-door entertainment.