ちゅうげん 中元 Common word LinksSentence search for 中元Sentence search for ちゅうげんKanji details for 中 and 元Edit in JMdict Noun1. 15th day of the 7th lunar month; (last day of) Bon lantern festivalNoun2. mid-year gift; summer gift; Bon Festival giftsSee also お中元 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.