盆: the kanji for tray; Obon; basin
盆 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means tray; Obon; basin. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
盆 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
盆 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボン (bon)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| お盆おぼん · obon | Obon (festival); tray |
| 盆地ぼんち · bonchi | basin (landform) |
| 盆栽ぼんさい · bonsai | bonsai |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- お盆に家族が集まった。Obon ni kazoku ga atsumatta.My family gathered for Obon.
- 京都は盆地なので夏は暑い。Kyōto wa bonchi na node natsu wa atsui.Kyoto is in a basin, so summers are hot.
- 祖父の趣味は盆栽だ。Sofu no shumi wa bonsai da.My grandfather's hobby is bonsai.
- お盆にお茶をのせて運んだ。Obon ni ocha o nosete hakonda.I carried the tea on a tray.
- 町の盆踊りに参加した。Machi no bon'odori ni sanka shita.I joined the town's Bon dance.
Questions about 盆
How many strokes does 盆 have?
盆 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 盆?
The on readings are bon (ボン). 盆 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 盆?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 盆
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.