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Definition and meaning of - おび in Japanese

おび
obi

N4

1.belt, sash

Noun

この帯は長過ぎます。
This sash is too long.
おび
obi

N4

1.a sash worn with a kimono.

Noun

この着物の帯はとても美しいです。
The obi of this kimono is very beautiful.
帯を結ぶのは難しいですか?
Is it difficult to tie the obi?
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2.a strip of paper with product information.

Noun

この本には美しい帯がついています。
This book comes with a beautiful obi.
CDの帯にはアーティストの名前が書かれています。
The artist's name is written on the obi of the CD.
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3.a narrow strip of fabric worn around waist.

Noun

彼は黒い帯を締めていた。
He was wearing a black belt.
この帯はとても美しい色です。
This belt has a very beautiful color.
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4.a belt or sash worn around the waist.

Noun

彼女は美しい帯を身に着けていた。
She was wearing a beautiful sash.
結婚式で白い帯を締める予定です。
I plan to wear a white sash at the wedding.
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5.a regularly scheduled radio or television program.

Noun

この番組は毎日同じ時間帯に放送されます。
This program is broadcast at the same time slot every day.
帯番組は視聴者にとって便利です。
Belt programs are convenient for viewers.
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6.a traditional Japanese sash worn around the waist.

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この着物には美しい帯が付いています。
This kimono comes with a beautiful obi.
帯を締めると、着物の雰囲気が変わります。
The atmosphere of the kimono changes when you tie the obi.
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おび
obi

N4

1.a band or belt in various contexts.

Noun, used as a suffix

彼は帯状の宇宙のベルトを研究しています。
He is studying the belt of space.
地球を取り巻く帯には多くの隕石が存在します。
There are many asteroids in the belt surrounding the Earth.
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