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お盆 (noun)

Obon festival; a Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of ancestors.

💬 Example

"お盆には実家に帰省する人が多い。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a ghostly ancestor arriving on a 'tray' (盆 - bon) during the 'Oh!' (お - o) festival in summer. The 'Oh!' is fo...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing Obon with a Halloween-like 'ghost festival'. → Obon is a solemn and respectful observance to honor ancestors, not a scary ghost event.

Translating お盆 as just 'tray'. → Obon refers to the festival of honoring ancestors.

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