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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 帯

Noun
Freq #6106
1

obi (kimono sash)

Examples
彼女の着物との取り合わせはおつだね。
Her kimono and obi combination is smart, isn't it?
2

obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product)

3

band; belt; strip

4

Anatomy; Zoology

cingulum

5

Abbreviation

radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days

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
11 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

belt
girdle
band
strap
zone

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.びる
おび
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