盆

Etymology

Composed of divide and dish. Dividing dish.

Symbolism

Tray, Obon, bonsai. Represents tray.

Seasonal

August Obon is season of ancestor memorial. Summer traditions like Bon dance and floating lanterns.

What does 盆 mean in Japanese?

盆 means basin, lantern festival, tray.

How do you read 盆?

On'yomi: ボン (BON).

How many strokes does 盆 have?

盆 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).

Is 盆 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 盆 (basin, lantern festival, tray) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.