帯おび祝いわい

noun

obi-tying ceremony for safe childbirth

A traditional Japanese ceremony held around the fifth month of pregnancy, where a special maternity belt (岩田帯) is tied around the expectant mother's belly to pray for a safe delivery.

• 妊にん娠しん五ごヶか月げつの戌いぬの日ひに帯おび祝いわいを行おこなった。

  We held the obi-tying ceremony on the Day of the Dog in the fifth month of pregnancy.