How to say 'Belt' or 'Obi' in Japanese | 帯

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The Japanese word for Belt or Obi is 'Obi', written as 帯 in Japanese.'Belt' or 'Obi' in hiragana is おび.

word

帯

Meaning

Belt, Obi

Reading

おび

obi

Kanji

帯Belt, Wear

Explanation

The Japanese noun '帯 (おび)' primarily refers to a 'belt', a strip of material worn around the waist to secure clothing. It is also specifically used to denote the 'obi', a traditional sash worn with Japanese kimono. The obi is an essential part of traditional Japanese attire and can vary in width, length, and style depending on the formality of the occasion and the type of kimono. Example sentences: She tied her obi beautifully「彼女は帯を美しく結んだ」(かのじょはおびをうつくしくむすんだ). I need a new belt for my pants「私のズボンに新しい帯が必要です」(わたしのズボンにあたらしいおびがひつようです).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N2

Kanji Grade

4

Frequency

2792

Composition

kanji

Handwriting