ichidan verb, transitive verb
wear (a sword, decoration); carry (on one's person)
Used for wearing or carrying something on one's person, especially a sword, medal, or similar item. The kanji 佩びる is occasionally used for this sense.
侍は腰に刀を帯びていた。
The samurai wore a sword at his waist.
勲章を帯びた軍
The soldier wearing a medal marched.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
be entrusted with (a mission); take on (a duty)
Used when someone is given an important task, mission, or responsibility. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
彼は重要な使命を帯びて旅立った。
He set off on a journey entrusted with an important mission.
新社長は改革の任務を帯びている。
The new president is charged with the task of reform.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
have (a quality, property); be tinged with
Describes something that possesses a certain quality, often a nuance, color, or atmosphere. Common with words like 赤み (reddish tint), 特徴 (characteristic), or 雰囲気 (atmosphere).
この布はわずかに赤みを帯びている。
This cloth is slightly tinged with red.
彼の声は悲しみを帯びていた。
His voice carried a trace of sadness.