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腰帯 (こしおび) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Related words 帯おび 帯 is the general term for a sash or belt, especially the wide obi worn with kimono. 腰帯 specifically emphasizes the waist area and can refer to narrower sashes or belts used in martial arts or work clothing.
ベルト ベルト is a Western-style belt with a buckle, typically made of leather or synthetic material. 腰帯 is a cloth sash, often tied rather than buckled.
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When wearing a kimono, please fasten the waist sash tightly.
Etymology Compound of 腰 (こし, 'waist, hips') and 帯 (おび, 'sash, belt'). The reading こしおび is a straightforward combination of the kun'yomi readings of the two kanji.
