Meaning

Primary

Obon

Alternatives

Obon Festival, Lantern Festival, Tray

Word Type

noun

Explanation

refers to either the lantern festival or a tray. The just makes it higher status. The meanings stay the same, though. So, depending on the context, this means Lantern Festival, aka obon and obon festival, or a tray.

Reading

おぼん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

今日の宿題は、英語で「お盆」の説明を考えてくる事です。

Today’s homework is to make an explanation of what Obon is in English.

Kanji Composition