also: とんどさん
noun
goddess of lucky directions
A deity in Japanese folk belief who presides over the auspicious direction for the year. Often referenced in New Year traditions and directional taboos. Compare with 金神 (こんじん), a malevolent directional deity.
See also: 金神 (こんじん)
歳徳神は、その年の恵方を司る神様です。
Toshitokujin is the deity that governs the lucky direction for the year.
節分には歳徳神のいる方角を向いて恵方巻を食べる。
On Setsubun, we eat ehomaki facing the direction where Toshitokujin resides.