Traducción y Significado de: 盆 - bon

Explicación y Etimología - (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.