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Cultural · Seasonal
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節分は豆を撒いて「鬼は外、福は内！」と叫ぶ行事なんですよ。
せつぶんはまめをまいて「おにはそと、ふくはうち！」とさけぶぎょうじなんですよ。
Setsubun is a tradition where you throw soybeans and shout 'Out with the devil, in with luck!'
Romaji: Setsubun wa mame wo maite 'Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!' to sakebu gyouji na n desu yo. / Reply Romaji: Omoshiroi! Yatte mita koto aru yo.
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面白い！やったことあるよ。
おもしろい！やったことあるよ。
That's fun! I've done that before.
Gesture & etiquette
Energetic, playful delivery suits this explanation — Setsubun is a lively, joyful event. If explaining to a child or learner, mime throwing beans while saying the chant. This is one of Japan's most family-friendly seasonal traditions.
節分 (Setsubun, February 3) marks the day before the start of spring in the old calendar. Bean-throwing (豆まき) is meant to drive out evil spirits and invite good fortune. The household head (traditionally wearing an oni/demon mask) gets beans thrown at them. Eating the same number of roasted soybeans as your age is also customary.