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帯紐 (おびひも) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

帯おび紐ひも

Meanings

1

noun

obi cord; sash cord

A cord used to secure the obi (sash) of a kimono. Often used in pairs or sets.

着き物ものを着きるときは、帯おび紐ひもをしっかり結むすんでください。
When wearing a kimono, please tie the obi cord securely.

Written forms

帯おび紐ひもUsage40%
Standard kanji spelling.
帯おびひもUsage60%
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, easier to read.

Kanji

帯sash, belt, obi
紐

string, cord, braid

Similar words

帯おび
帯 is the wide sash itself, while 帯紐 is the cord used to fasten it.
腰こし紐ひも
腰紐 is a cord tied around the waist under the obi, while 帯紐 is tied over the obi to keep it in place.

Etymology

Compound of 帯 (obi, 'sash') and 紐 (himo, 'cord').