A flat, shallow container commonly used for presenting or serving food items, often associated with traditional Japanese dining practices.
A ceremonial tray used during the Obon festival, which is specifically designed for offering food and other gifts to honor the spirits of ancestors.
A term referring to the Obon festival itself, a significant cultural event observed in Japan for remembering and paying respects to deceased relatives, traditionally taking place in mid-summer.
A general term for any flat plate-like object or vessel that holds or displays items, indicating its versatile use in various contexts beyond dining, such as in decorations or religious practices.
Example:
アイリーン・ペパーバーグが、アレックスと名づけたオウムの前で丸いおを持っている。
A traditional Japanese festival held in mid-August, during which families honor and remember their ancestors, often involving the return of spirits to their homes.
A time for families to gather and express gratitude toward their deceased relatives, often celebrated with special rituals, dances, and the lighting of lanterns.
A cultural observance characterized by the preparation of altars, offerings, and various ceremonial activities that reflect the respect and reverence for one’s lineage.
Example:
お盆が近づいてきた。
A flat or gently sloping area of land that is surrounded by higher elevations, such as mountains or hills, creating a depression in the landscape.
A low-lying geographical region that is enclosed by higher terrain, often formed through geological processes such as faulting or erosion.
A depressional landform characterized by its level surface, completely encircled by elevated landforms, making it distinct from the adjacent higher ground.
Example:
河川の盆地には普通肥沃な農地がある。
A cultivated small tree or plant that is meticulously shaped and arranged in a pot for aesthetic appreciation.
A practice of nurturing and stylizing miniature flora in containers, reflecting a harmonious blend of nature and art for decorative purposes.
An art form involving the careful pruning and training of trees and shrubs to achieve a desired visual effect while maintaining their miniature size within a pot.
Example:
大雨で盆栽がめちゃくちゃになった。
A traditional festival in Japan that honors the spirits of ancestors, typically celebrated in mid-August with various rituals and events, including lantern lighting, dance, and offerings.
An annual occasion marking a time for families to reunite, paying respect to deceased relatives through specific practices that reflect gratitude and remembrance.
A cultural celebration characterized by folk dances and local festivities, often taking place in conjunction with the Obon holiday, which visually represents the cycle of life and death.