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“Setsubun” in Japanese

Short answer
節分 setsubun せつぶん

Setsubun in Japanese is “節分” (setsubun). Full meaning: setsubun, last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usu. February 3 or 4), day of the bean scattering ceremony; last day of any season (according to the traditional Japanese calendar).

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