腹はら帯おび

noun

bellyband; abdominal band

A cloth band wrapped around the abdomen, traditionally worn for warmth, support, or as part of certain attire. Compare 腹巻き, which is a similar but distinct item.

See also: 腹巻き

• 時じ代だい劇げきでは、侍さむらいが腹はら帯おびを締しめている姿すがたをよく見みる。

  In period dramas, you often see samurai wearing a bellyband.

noun

maternity belt; pregnancy support band

Only with reading ふくたい

A supportive band worn during pregnancy to ease back strain and support the abdomen. Usually read ふくたい in this context.

• 妊にん娠しん中ちゅうは腹ふく帯たいを巻まくと腰こしの負ふ担たんが軽かるくなる。

  Wearing a maternity belt during pregnancy reduces strain on the lower back.

noun

saddle girth; cinch

Only with reading はらおび

The strap that secures a saddle on a horse. This sense is specific to the reading はらおび.

• 乗じょう馬ばの前まえに、腹はら帯おびがしっかり締しまっているか確かく認にんする。

  Before riding, check that the saddle girth is securely fastened.