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帯びる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 帯びる

Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #3357
1

Occ. written as 佩びる

to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to bear

2

to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to take on

Examples
私は重大使命をおびている
I am charged with an important mission.
3

to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of; to be tinged with

Examples
この歌は哀調をおびている
This song sounds sad.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 746
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

sash
belt
obi
zone
region

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.びる
おび
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たて
8 strokes

Meanings

wear
put on (a sword)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.く
お.びる
おびだま
📝

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