ベルト
Meanings
1
A belt worn around the waist for clothing, such as a leather belt or a sash.
I bought a new belt.
2
machine belt; conveyor belt
A belt used in machinery, such as a conveyor belt or a drive belt.
The factory belt stopped.
3
A geographical or conceptual belt, such as a green belt or an asteroid belt.
This area is designated as a green belt.
Usage patterns
- ベルトを締めるto fasten/tighten a belt
My pants were loose, so I tightened my belt.
- ベルトが外れるfor a (machine) belt to come off / slip off
The belt on the machine came off.
- ベルトを緩めるto loosen a belt
I ate too much, so I loosened my belt.
- ベルトを交換するto replace a (machine) belt
I had the car's belt replaced.