たすき

noun

cord for tucking up kimono sleeves

A traditional cord used to tie back the sleeves of a kimono, often crossing at the back and over the shoulders. The word is usually written in kana.

• 着き物ものを着きるときは、たすきをかけて袖そでをまくる。

  When wearing a kimono, you put on a tasuki cord and tuck up the sleeves.

noun

sash worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip

A sash or band worn diagonally across the body, often for carrying something or as part of a uniform or ceremonial outfit.

• 彼かの女じょはたすきを肩かたから斜ななめにかけて、小こ物ものを入いれていた。

  She wore a sash diagonally over her shoulder and put small items in it.

noun

obi strip on a book or CD

A paper strip wrapped around a book, CD, or similar product, containing promotional information or a blurb. Often called 帯 (obi) in this context; たすき is a less common synonym.

See also: 帯

• 新しん刊かんの本ほんにたすきがかかっていて、推すい薦せん文ぶんが書かいてある。

  The new book has an obi strip on it with a recommendation written on it.