1.
obi, sash (for kimono)
A wide sash worn around the waist to secure a kimono.
着物に帯を締める。
To tie an obi around a kimono.
母の帯を借りた。
I borrowed my mother's obi.
帯の結び方がわからなくて、母に手伝ってもらった。
I didn't know how to tie the obi, so I had my mother help me.
2.
band, belt, strip
A strip or band wrapped around something.
本に帯が付いている。
The book has a promotional band.
荷物を帯でしっかり縛った。
I tied up the luggage tightly with a band.
この小説の帯に「今年いちばんの感動作」と書いてある。
The promotional band on this novel says "The most moving work of the year."
帯 primarily refers to the traditional sash worn with kimono, but also has broader meanings.
KIMONO USAGE:
- 帯を締める (to tie an obi)
- 帯を結ぶ (to tie/knot an obi)
- 帯締め (obi fastener)
TYPES OF OBI:
- 袋帯 (formal double-folded obi)
- 名古屋帯 (Nagoya obi - semi-formal)
- 半幅帯 (half-width obi - casual)
OTHER MEANINGS:
- 本の帯 (book band - promotional strip)
- 周波数帯 (frequency band)
COUNTER:
- 本 for long items
Related Words
Related:
着物 (kimono)