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腰帯 (こしおび) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

腰こし帯おび

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Meanings

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noun

waist sash; belt; girdle

A cloth band or sash worn around the waist, often part of traditional Japanese clothing like kimono or martial arts uniforms.

着き物ものを着きるときは、腰こし帯おびをしっかり締しめてください。
When wearing a kimono, please fasten the waist sash tightly.

Kanji

腰loins, hips, waist
帯sash, belt, obi

Similar 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.

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.