noun
cloth waistband; traditional belt; obi
A traditional Japanese cloth belt or sash, often used with kimono or martial arts uniforms. The name literally means 'three-shaku belt', referring to its length.
剣道の稽古の前に、三尺帯をしっかり締めた。
Before kendo practice, I tightened my cloth belt firmly.
浴衣には三尺帯がよく合う。
A cloth waistband goes well with a yukata.
ベルト is a Western-style belt with a buckle, typically made of leather or synthetic material, whereas 三尺帯 is a traditional cloth sash without a buckle.
Compound of 三尺 (さんじゃく, 'three shaku', a traditional unit of length) and 帯 (おび, 'belt, sash'). The name describes the typical length of this type of cloth belt.