Obi: the long sash worn around a kimono's waist, used both decoratively and to secure the garment.
祖母の古い着物に合わせて帯を選んだ。
I chose an obi to match my grandmother's old kimono.
お祝いなので華やかな帯結びにした。
Because it was a celebration, I tied a showy obi knot.
帯は着物の印象を大きく変える小物だ。
An obi is an accessory that greatly changes the impression of a kimono.
A paper band wrapped around books, CDs, etc., containing product information or promotion (called an obi).
今回の小説は帯に推薦コメントが多く載っている。
This novel has many recommendation comments printed on the obi.
帯を外してから本棚に戻した。
I removed the obi before putting the book back on the shelf.
A band, belt, or strip — a long, narrow object (general sense of 'obi' or 'strip').
暖かさを保つために腰に毛布の帯を巻いた。
I wrapped a blanket strip around my waist to keep warm.
山の頂上に雪の帯が残っていた。
A band of snow remained at the mountain's summit.
A technical anatomical/zoological term for a girdle-like or band-shaped structure (cingulum).
この昆虫の腹部にははっきりした帯が見られる。
This insect's abdomen shows a distinct band.
Broadcasting term (abbreviation): a program broadcast in the same time slot on most days (e.g., daytime serials or 'obi' programs).
この帯ドラマは平日の夕方に放送される人気番組だ。
This serial drama airs on weekday evenings and is a popular program.