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[ぼん()]
bon
noun

English Meaning(s) for 盆

noun
  1. tray
  2. family; household
  3. O-Bon; Bon Festival; Lantern Festival; Festival of the Dead
  4. gambler's den

Definition and Synonyms for 盆

Salver a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks
Synonyms: 一錠,
Tray an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
Synonyms: トレー, , お盆
Salver usually made of silver
Synonyms: 一錠,

Meanings for each kanji in 盆

» tray; basin; lantern festival

Categories 盆 is a member of

Receptacle a container that is used to put or keep things in
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Tray an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
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Sample Sentences for 盆

Mr Yamaha filled the big tray in his living room with walnuts.
The proverb says that what is done cannot be undone.
It's no use crying over spilt milk.
Bon, an annual Buddhist event, is from July (or August on the lunar calendar) 13th to the 16th.

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