noun
obijime; decorative sash cord
A narrow, decorative cord tied over the obi to keep it in place and add ornament. An essential accessory for kimono, often coordinated with the obi and kimono.
着物を着るときは、帯締めを忘れずに。
When wearing a kimono, don't forget the obijime.
この帯締めは祖母から譲り受けたものです。
This obijime was handed down from my grandmother.
Abbreviated spelling, common in product names and catalogs.
Kana spelling, used when kanji is not needed or for clarity.
Compound of 帯 (obi, 'sash') and 締め (shime, 'tightening'), from the verb 締める (shimeru, 'to tighten').