Translation and Meaning of: 盆 - bon
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 盆 (bon) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: bon
Kana: ぼん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Lantern Festival; Festival of the Dead; tray
Meaning in English: Lantern Festival;Festival of the Dead;tray
Definition: Obon is a traditional Japanese Buddhist event held to honor the ancestors.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (盆) bon
盆 (Bon) is a Japanese word that can have several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. The word can refer to a shallow, shallow container used to serve food, such as a bowl or tray. It can also refer to a traditional Japanese holiday called Obon, which is a festival in honor of the deceased ancestors. In addition, the word can be used to refer to a specific period of time, such as the Bon period, which is the peak traffic during the summer holidays in Japan. The etymology of the word 盆 (bon) is uncertain, but it is believed that it originates from ancient Chinese. The corresponding Chinese word is "pen", which means "Basin" or "container". The word was introduced in Japan during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was adapted to the Japanese language. Kanji writing for the word 盆 (bon) is composed of characters 目, which means "eye", and 本, which means "root" or "base". Together they can be interpreted as a "eye base", referring to the container that is used to serve food.How to Write in Japanese - (盆) bon
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Synonyms and Similar - (盆) bon
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
盂; お盆; おはらい盆; お供え盆; おまつり盆; お祭り盆; お盆飾り; お盆花; お盆灯籠; お盆行事; お盆期間; お盆休み; 仏盆; 盂蘭盆; 盆暮れ; 盆提灯; 盆花; 盆灯篭; 盆行; 盆休み.
Words containing: 盆
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Kana: ぼんち
Romaji: bonchi
Translation / Meaning:
Basin (for example, between mountains)
Words with the same pronunciation: ぼん bon
Example Sentences - (盆) bon
Below are some example sentences:
この盆地は美しい景色がたくさんあります。
Kono bondi wa utsukushii keshiki ga takusan arimasu
This basin has many beautiful landscapes.
- この - demonstrative determiner meaning "this"
- 盆地 - noun meaning "basin", "valley"
- は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful", "beautiful"
- 景色 - noun meaning "landscape", "view"
- が - subject particle that indicates who performs the action
- たくさん - adverb meaning "very", "many"
- あります - verb meaning "to exist", "to have"
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Lantern Festival; Festival of the Dead; tray" é "(盆) bon". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
