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盆 kanji: meaning “basin”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N19 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
basin
On'yomi
ボン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 盆

A good part (分) of the dishes (皿) always sits soaking in the basin.

Parts in this story:分, 皿

How to write 盆: stroke order

盆 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 盆

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Kanji that share parts with 盆.