English–Japanese

“sash” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiobi

Example

着物の帯を締めます。ki mono no obi o shi me ma su

I tie the kimono sash.

Illustration for 帯 (sash)

How to say “sash” in Japanese

“Sash” in Japanese is 帯 (obi).

帯 (obi) is a strip of cloth wrapped around the waist to secure clothing and complete its appearance.

Full entry for 帯: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 帯

着物の帯の結び目を後ろに回します。ki mono no obi no musu bi me o ushi ro ni mawa shi ma su

I move the knot of the kimono sash to the back.

Tips for using 帯

  • In English, obi is often retained as a loanword for a kimono sash, while sash can refer to bands worn with many other kinds of clothing.

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