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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 帯 is added.
着物を腰紐で留めた。
I secured the kimono with a waist cord.
腰紐をきつく結びすぎた。
I tied the waist cord too tightly.
着付けでは何本もの腰紐を使って形を整える。
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 帯 (sash) is added.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 腰紐を結ぶ: to tie a waist cord
- 着付けに腰紐を使う: to use waist cords when dressing in kimono
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 帯: the wide decorative kimono sash worn over everything
- 伊達締め: a wider supporting band used in kimono dressing