No. 4,977 in Japanese
節分
"Setsubun" is the traditional Japanese festival marking the division between seasons, commonly celebrated as the day before spring, involving rituals to ward off evil spirits.
In a sentence
今日は節分なので豆まきをします。
Today is Setsubun, so we will do the bean throwing.
節分 is used here to refer to the holiday, Setsubun, celebrated on February 3rd, marking the start of spring in the traditional calendar.
節分には鬼を追い払うために豆をまきます。
On Setsubun, beans are thrown to drive away demons.
節分 indicates the cultural event where people ward off negative energies by performing specific actions.
この地域では昔ながらの節分の行事が行われます。
In this region, traditional Setsubun ceremonies are held.
節分 is used to describe the traditional practices and customs associated with the event.
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