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兵児帯 (へこおび) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

兵へ児こ帯おび

へ

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お

び

Meanings

1

noun

waist band; sash

A soft, informal sash traditionally worn by young men and children with yukata or everyday kimono; wider and more casual than a formal obi.

浴衣ゆかたには兵へ児こ帯おびを合あわせると楽らくに着きられます。
You can wear a yukata comfortably by pairing it with a heko obi.

Kanji

兵soldier, private, troops
児newborn babe, child, young of animals
帯sash, belt, obi

Similar words

帯おび
帯 is the general term for any kimono sash, while 兵児帯 specifically refers to a soft, informal sash often used by children or for casual wear.

Etymology

The term 兵児帯 (へこおび) is thought to derive from 兵児 (へこ), an old word for a young boy or servant, combined with 帯 (おび, 'sash'), reflecting its historical association with young males' informal attire.