帯

おび
obi

obi (kimono sash), band

What does 帯 mean?

帯 is a Japanese noun meaning “obi (kimono sash)” or “band” in English. It is written as 帯 in kanji, おび in hiragana, and obi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

着物の帯を自分で結ぶのは難しい。

It's hard to tie a kimono obi by yourself.

本に帯が付いている。

The book has a paper band around it.

Words sharing kanji with 帯

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