Translation guide
A sash is a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder, often as part of traditional or formal attire. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 帯 (obi), used for kimono and martial arts uniforms. Other words exist for specific types of sashes, such as ceremonial sashes or decorative bands.
The wide sash worn with kimono, yukata, or martial arts uniforms like judo and kendo.
The standard word for the sash worn with traditional Japanese clothing. It is tied in various styles depending on the occasion and the wearer's gender.
She is wearing a beautiful sash.
When wearing a kimono, please tie the sash securely.
A sash worn diagonally across the body, often for ceremonies, pageants, or formal events, sometimes with text or emblems.
A cord or sash worn diagonally across the chest, traditionally used to tie back kimono sleeves for work, but now also used for ceremonial or decorative purposes, such as in elections or festivals.
The candidate gave a speech wearing a sash.
A loanword from English, used for Western-style sashes, especially in fashion or pageants. Less common than たすき for ceremonial contexts.
A strip of fabric worn around the waist as a fashion accessory, often tied in a bow.
Literally 'decorative sash', used for fashion belts that resemble a sash. It can refer to both Japanese and Western styles.
That dress comes with a sash.
A loanword specifically for a sash-style belt in Western fashion.
I wrapped a sash belt around my waist as an accent.
The frame that holds the glass panes in a window.
帯 (obi) is the traditional Japanese sash for kimono and martial arts. たすき (tasuki) is a cord or sash worn diagonally across the body, often for practical or ceremonial purposes. サッシュ (sasshu) is a loanword for Western-style decorative sashes. Use 帯 for anything related to Japanese clothing, たすき for diagonal sashes, and サッシュ for fashion accessories or window frames (as サッシ).
帯 (obi) only refers to clothing sashes. For window sashes, use 窓枠 (madowaku) or サッシ (sasshi).
She wore a sash in the beauty pageant.
Adding a sash to the dress makes it look elegant.
Aluminum sash windows have low insulation.