帯
Meanings
obi; kimono sash
The wide sash worn with traditional Japanese clothing such as kimono and yukata.
It's fun to choose an obi that matches the kimono.
obi; paper band; belly band
A strip of paper wrapped around a book, CD, or similar product, often containing promotional information.
The book's obi has information about the author's new publication.
General term for a long, narrow strip of material, such as a belt, sash, or band.
Tie the luggage with a band.
cingulum
Anatomical/zoological term for a girdle-like structure, such as the cingulum of a tooth or a band on an animal.
The belt-like part of a tooth is called the cingulum.
daily broadcast; strip programming
Abbreviation for 帯番組 or 帯ドラマ; a radio or TV program broadcast in the same time slot on most or all days of the week.
This daily drama is broadcast every day from Monday to Friday.
Usage patterns
- 帯を締めるto tie an obi around one's waist
She went out wearing a kimono with her obi tied.
- 〈物〉に帯がつくfor a book or CD to come with a promotional paper band
This book comes with a paper band announcing the film adaptation.
- 帯で放送するto broadcast a program in the same daily time slot
This news program is broadcast daily in the same time slot.
- 帯を結ぶto knot or tie an obi
My mother skillfully tied my daughter's obi for her.