盆
Kanji · N1
盆 / basin
Kanji for basin, lantern festival, or tray.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
盆 carries the meaning basin, lantern festival, or tray.
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Common compounds with 盆
お盆おぼんObon / Bon Festival / Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July
盆栽ぼんさいbonsai / miniature potted plant
盆踊りぼんおどりBon Festival dance / Lantern Festival dance
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