盆ぼん花ばな

noun

Obon flower; flower for welcoming ancestral spirits during Obon

Refers to flowers placed on a special shelf (盆棚) to welcome the spirits of ancestors during the Obon festival. Typically seasonal flowers like chrysanthemums or bellflowers are used.

See also: お盆

• お盆ぼんには盆ぼん花ばなを飾かざって先せん祖ぞの霊れいをお迎むかえします。

  During Obon, we display Obon flowers to welcome the spirits of our ancestors.