Obon; Bon Festival
A Buddhist festival to honor ancestral spirits, typically observed in mid-August (or mid-July in some regions). Often involves visiting family graves and traditional dances.
During Obon, the whole family goes to visit the grave.
今年のお盆は8月13日から16日までです。
This year's Obon is from August 13th to 16th.
Polite form of 盆 (ぼん). Used when referring to a tray in a respectful or formal context.
See also: 盆
お盆にお茶をのせて運びました。
I carried the tea on a tray.
I'm planning to go back to my parents' home during Obon.
I brought the tea on a tray.
Many people visit their family graves during Obon.
I carry the dishes on a tray.