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What is the Kanji for 'Belt' and 'Wear'? | 帯

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Belt' and 'Wear', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Belt' and 'Wear' is 帯.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    おび

    obi

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Thirty Crown Towel

    Example Word

    帯: belt or obi. 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).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    743

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Thirty

    radical

    Meaning

    Crown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Towel

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stagnate

Words Using

This kanji is used in 10 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 冖 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copy, Photograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Redundant, Superfluous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Manage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dream

    kanji

    Meaning

    Army

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search, Rope

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Firefly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound, Tumulus

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gloom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dark

    kanji

    Meaning

    Glossary

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 巾 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decorate

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hat, Headgear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Cash

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 帯 mean?

帯 means 'Belt' and 'Wear'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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