(こしひも)

こしひも
noun
waist cord; kimono sash cord
clothing
1. waist cord (used when putting on a kimono)
A thin cloth cord tied around the waist, used mainly to hold a kimono in place while dressing, before the (おび) is added.
着物(きもの)腰紐(こしひも)()めた
I secured the kimono with a waist cord.
腰紐(こしひも)きつく(むす)すぎた。
I tied the waist cord too tightly.
着付(きつ)けで何本(なんぼん)腰紐(こしひも)使(つか)って(かたち)(ととの)える
When dressing in kimono, several waist cords are used to shape the garment.

A thin cloth cord tied at the waist, used mainly when putting on a kimono to hold the layers in place before the (おび) (sash) is added.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • (おび): the wide decorative kimono sash worn over everything
  • 伊達(だて)()め: a wider supporting band used in kimono dressing