English–Japanese

“last day of bon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūgen

Example

中元は盆の最後の日です。chū gen wa bon no sai go no hi de su

Chugen is the last day of Bon.

Illustration for 中元 (last day of bon)

How to say “last day of bon” in Japanese

“Last day of bon” in Japanese is 中元 (chūgen).

It centers on a midyear observance that connects the closing of Bon with gifts exchanged to show appreciation.

Full entry for 中元: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中元

旧暦では、中元は七月十五日に当たります。kyū reki de wa chū gen wa nana gatsu jū go nichi ni a ta ri ma su

According to the lunar calendar, Chugen falls on the fifteenth day of the seventh month.

Tips for using 中元

  • The form お中元 (ochūgen) is common in gift contexts, while 中元 (chūgen) also refers to the midyear Bon observance itself.

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