盆踊り
Meanings
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Bon dance; Obon festival dance
A traditional Japanese folk dance performed during the Obon festival to honor ancestral spirits. Often held outdoors with participants dancing in a circle around a raised platform.
In summer, Bon dances are held in various places.
I wore a yukata and joined the Bon dance.
Usage patterns
- 盆踊りを踊るto dance the Bon dance
I wore a yukata and danced the Bon dance.
- 〈場所〉で盆踊りが行われるthe Bon dance is held at a place
The Bon dance is held in the park every summer.
- 盆踊りに参加するto take part in the Bon dance
Taking part in the local Bon dance is something I look forward to every year.