帯おび芯しん

noun

obi padding; sash stiffening; thick obi sash

Refers to the inner padding or stiffening material sewn inside an obi (kimono sash) to give it body and shape. Can also refer to a thick obi itself, though the padding sense is more common.

• 帯おび芯しんを入いれると、帯おびに張はりが出でて結むすびやすくなる。

  Inserting obi padding gives the sash firmness and makes it easier to tie.

• この帯おびは帯おび芯しんが厚あつくて、しっかりとした仕し上あがりだ。

  This obi has thick padding and a sturdy finish.