JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
盆 — basin
- Reading
- ボン
- Meaning
- basin; lantern festival; tray
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
盆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボン and it means basin; lantern festival; tray. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
盆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 盆 (Lantern Festival) and 盆地 (basin).
Japanese words containing 盆
Frequently asked questions
What does 盆 mean in Japanese?
盆 means basin; lantern festival; tray in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 盆 read?
盆 is read ボン. Reading it inside real words — 盆 and 盆地 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 盆 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 盆 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 盆 in a word?
A common word containing 盆 is 盆 (ぼん) — "Lantern Festival". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 盆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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