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お盆

おぼん
御盆
[obon]

Meanings

1.Noun

Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July

2.Noun

tray

Examples

お盆に実家へ帰って休む。

I return to my hometown for Obon and rest.

お盆に料理を載せて運ぶ。

I carry food on a tray.

お盆の準備を始める。

I start preparing for Obon.