年としの豆まめ

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.