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盆
On'yomi
ボン
BON
basin · lantern festival · tray
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Details
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Frequency#1654
Radical皿dish(5)
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Component Breakdown
盆=
分皿
分 + 皿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of divide and dish. Dividing dish.
Symbolism
Tray, Obon, bonsai. Represents tray.
Seasonal
August Obon is season of ancestor memorial. Summer traditions like Bon dance and floating lanterns.