盆
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Noun referring to the Buddhist festival honoring ancestors. Often used in compounds like 『お盆』 (obon, 'bon festival') or 『盆踊り』 (bon odori, 'bon dance').
Theme
User is visiting Japan in August and meets a local friend, Yoshiko, who explains the cultural significance of the Obon festival.
盆
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Festival of the Dead
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine a festival where spirits return to visit their families. The word 『盆』 (bon, 'Festival of the Dead') sounds like 'bone'—think of ancestral bones being honored during this event.
Cultural Note
『盆』 (bon, 'Festival of the Dead') is a major Buddhist event in Japan, typically held in mid-August, where families welcome back ancestral spirits. Traditions include lighting lanterns, dancing『盆踊り』 (bon odori, 'bon dance'), and visiting graves.
Forms
Base: 盆Noun referring to the Buddhist festival honoring ancestors. Often used in compounds like 『お盆』 (obon, 'bon festival') or 『盆踊り』 (bon odori, 'bon dance').