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年の豆 (としのまめ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

年としの豆まめ

Meanings

1

noun

beans for the bean-scattering ceremony

Refers specifically to the roasted soybeans thrown during Setsubun (February 3rd) to drive away evil spirits and invite good fortune.

節せつ分ぶんには年としの豆まめをまいて鬼おにを追おい払はらいます。
On Setsubun, we scatter the beans of the bean-scattering ceremony to drive away the demons.

Kanji

年year, counter for years
豆beans, pea, midget

Similar words

節せつ分ぶん
節分 is the festival itself, while 年の豆 are the beans used during the festival.
豆まめまき
豆まき is the act of scattering beans; 年の豆 are the beans that are scattered.

Etymology

Literally 'year beans' (年 + の + 豆). The name reflects their role in the annual Setsubun ritual to mark the transition from winter to spring.