Obon; 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.
A 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.