Sign In

Dictionary

Recent Searches

Support

Entry Details for お盆

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

Romaji Hide
[おぼん(盆)]
obon
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[お(御)·ぼん(盆)]
obon
»

Root Words:

[お + ぼん(盆)]
o + bon

English Meaning(s) for お盆

noun
  1. O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; Lantern Festival; Festival of the Dead
  2. tray
Add to ▼

Definition and Synonyms for お盆

Tray an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
Synonyms: トレー, 盆, お盆

Meanings for each kanji in お盆

» tray; basin; lantern festival

Categories お盆 is a member of

Receptacle a container that is used to put or keep things in
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for お盆

Add to ▼
Kanji Details »Add to ▼

Sample Sentences for お盆

Irene Pepperberg holds a round tray in front of a parrot she has named Alex.
View Sentence Details »
During O-bon, Japanese people believe they receive a visit from an ancestor.
View Sentence Details »
The Bon Festival is near at hand.
View Sentence Details »
During Obon there is much confusion at train stations.
View Sentence Details »
On the tray are five objects - three of them are keys.
View Sentence Details »
View All Sentences »

Comments for お盆

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.