豆撒き
mamemaki
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
bean throwing
2.
scattering beans
Notes
Mamemaki is a traditional Japanese ritual performed during Setsubun, where roasted soybeans are thrown to drive away evil spirits and bring in good fortune.
Tags
Examples
節分の日に豆撒きをします。
Setsubun no hi ni mamemaki o shimasu.
We throw beans on Setsubun day.
豆撒きは悪霊を追い払うための行事です。
Mamemaki wa akuryou o oiharau tame no gyouji desu.
Mamemaki is a ritual to drive away evil spirits.
子供たちは楽しそうに豆撒きをしていました。
Kodomo-tachi wa tanoshisou ni mamemaki o shiteimashita.
The children were happily throwing beans.