bellyband; stomach band; haramaki
A tube-shaped cloth worn around the midsection for warmth, often under clothing. Common in modern daily life.
On cold days, wearing a bellyband keeps your stomach warm.
haramaki (historical torso armour)
Historical term for a type of Japanese armour that protected the torso and opened at the back. Not used in modern clothing contexts.
Haramaki is a type of armour that opens at the back.
Standard spelling for the modern bellyband.
Abbreviated spelling; also used for the historical armour sense.
Compound of 腹 (はら, 'belly') + 巻き (まき, 'wrapping'). The historical armour sense derives from the same wrapping concept.