JMdict: 2767400
鬼は外福は内 【おにはそとふくはうち】
- [exp] out with the demon, in with fortune; devils out, good luck in
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鬼 | Ghost, Devil | キ | おに, おに- | |
| 外 | Outside | ガイ, ゲ | そと, ほか, はず.す, はず.れる, と- | 2 |
| 福 | Blessing, Fortune, Luck, Wealth | フク | 3 | |
| 内 | Inside, Within, Between, Among, House, Home | ナイ, ダイ | うち | 2 |