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帯
Belt, Carry, Zone
お.びる, お.び
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese kimono are secured with a wide decorative belt called an 帯 (obi). Some obi are works of art, featuring intricate silk weaving and embroidery.
Memory Trick
Imagine wrapping a beautiful obi around a colorful kimono. That belt helps you remember 帯 means 'belt' or 'to wear around the waist.'
Readings
Onyomi: タイ (tai)
Kunyomi: お.びる, お.び
Example Words
帯
おび (obi)
Belt (kimono)
携帯電話
けいたいでんわ (keitaidenwa)
Mobile phone
熱帯
ねったい (nettai)
Tropics
時間帯
じかんたい (jikantai)
Time period
Example Sentence
携帯電話 を 忘れました。
けいたいでんわ を わすれました。
keitaidenwa o wasuremashita
I forgot my mobile phone.