鬼おには外そと福ふくは内うち

expression

out with the demon, in with fortune

A ritual chant recited during Setsubun (節分) while scattering roasted soybeans to drive away evil spirits and invite good luck. Often said repeatedly.

See also: 豆まき · 節分

• 節せつ分ぶんの夜よる、豆まめをまきながら「鬼おには外そと、福ふくは内うち」と大おおきな声こえで言いった。

  On Setsubun night, I loudly chanted 'Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi' while scattering beans.