noun
man who scatters beans on Setsubun
Refers to the person, often the head of the household or a man born in the corresponding zodiac year, who throws roasted soybeans during the Setsubun festival to drive away evil spirits.
See also: 節分
節分には、豆男が「鬼は外、福は内」と言いながら豆をまく。
On Setsubun, the bean-scattering man throws beans while saying, 'Out with the demons, in with good fortune.'
noun
small man; little man
Literally a man of small stature. Can be used neutrally or affectionately, but may carry a slightly dismissive tone depending on context.
あの豆男は背が低いが、とても力持ちだ。
That little man is short, but he's very strong.
noun
lewd little man
A derogatory or mocking term for a short man perceived as lecherous or perverted. Strongly negative and informal.
電車の中で、あの豆男が女性に痴漢をしたと聞いた。
I heard that lewd little man groped a woman on the train.