Commonly used Japanese words in February
How to use Japanese language how to read Meaning and explanation Events ①せつぶん setubun last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usually February 3). It's the day the "oni" comes. Oni don't like beans, so Japanese people throw beans around the house. Most sprinkle soybeans, but there are also areas where peanuts are sprinkled. They also throw beans at people dressed as demons as an event. The word "oni" here is a generic term for bad things. ②りっしゅん rissyun first day of spring (according to the traditional lunisolar calendar, approx. Feb. 4) ③バレンタインデー barentaindei Valentine's Day. In Japan, it is a day for women to give chocolates to the men they like. ④てんのうたんじょうび tennoutanjoubi Emperor's Birthday (Feb. 23) language おにはそと、ふくはうち oniwasoto hukuwauti What to say when throwing beans at Setsubun． Oni wa soto" means bad things should go away. Fuku wa Uchi" means good fortune will come to you. food ①まめ mame beans. In Setsub