1Obon; a Japanese Buddhist festival to honor ancestors' spirits, usually held in mid-August (or mid-July in some areas). People often return to their hometowns and visit graves.
お盆には実家に帰って家族と一緒に墓参りをする。
During Obon I go back to my parents' house and visit the family graves with them.
今年はお盆の時期に台風が来て、予定を変更した。
This year a typhoon came during Obon, so we changed our plans.
会社はお盆休みで多くの社員が有給を取る。
The company has Obon holidays, and many employees take paid leave.
2A tray used to carry dishes or drinks (a serving tray).
お盆にお茶とお菓子を載せて客間に運んだ。
I put the tea and sweets on a tray and carried them to the guest room.
店員さん、そこのお盆をもう一つください。
Waiter, could I have another tray over there, please?
お盆の縁にぶつからないように注意して運んでください。
Be careful when carrying it so it doesn't bump the edge of the tray.