Lantern in Japanese
"lantern" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
盆
bon
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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basin, lantern festival, tray
Reading: bon
9 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of divide and dish. Dividing dish.
What it carries
Tray, Obon, bonsai. Represents tray.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for lantern?
The most common kanji for "lantern" is 盆, read as bon. It means basin, lantern festival, tray. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 盆 have?
盆 has 9 strokes.