English–Japanese

“tray” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoトレー (torē)

Pronunciation

Romajibon

Example

盆にお茶を置きます。bon ni o cha o o ki ma su

I put tea on a tray.

Illustration for 盆 (tray)

How to say “tray” in Japanese

“Tray” in Japanese is 盆 (bon).

Presents a low-sided surface that lets objects be moved or served as a group.

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

Example sentences with 盆

この盆は軽くて持ちやすいです。ko no bon wa karu ku te mo chi ya su i de su

This tray is light and easy to carry.

Tips for using 盆

  • In everyday Japanese, お盆 (obon) can mean a household tray, while 盆 (bon) also refers to the Bon holiday, so context distinguishes the two meanings.

Other Japanese words for “tray”

飲み物をトレーに載せます。no mi mono o to rē ni no se ma su

I put the drinks on the tray.

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