Readings: タイ (Onyomi), おび, おびる (Kunyomi)
Meaning: sash, belt, band; zone, area; to wear, to carry; to be charged with
The kanji 帯 (たい) is a pictogram depicting a belt or sash wrapped around a person, emphasizing the waist and the concept of something binding or extending like a band.
View JLPT N2 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 帯 has 10 strokes. It starts with the top left component, followed by the central vertical stroke, then the right-side elements, and finally the enclosed bottom part. Pay attention to the correct stroke order for balance and flow.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 巾 (はば) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 10 |
| JLPT Level | N2 |
| Grade | Secondary School |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- タイ (TAI)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- おび (obi)
- おびる (obiru)
Common Words Using 帯
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 地帯 | ちたい | region; zone; area |
| 熱帯 | ねったい | tropics |
| 温帯 | おんたい | temperate zone |
| 寒帯 | かんたい | frigid zone |
| 携帯 | けいたい | portable; mobile (as in mobile phone) |
| 世帯 | せたい | household |
| 包帯 | ほうたい | bandage |
| 連帯 | れんたい | solidarity; joint (responsibility) |
| 履帯 | りたい | caterpillar track |
| 停滞 | ていたい | stagnation; delay |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 帯 | おび | sash; belt (especially for kimono) |
| 帯びる | おびる | to wear; to carry; to be charged with; to be tinged with |
| 帯締め | おびじめ | kimono sash cord |
| 帯揚げ | おびあげ | kimono sash bustle |
| 帯留め | おびどめ | kimono sash clasp |
| 帯結び | おびむすび | obi tying method |
| 黒帯 | くろおび | black belt (in martial arts) |
| 白帯 | しろおび | white belt (in martial arts) |
| 下帯 | したおび | loincloth; undersash |
| 帯広 | おびひろ | Obihiro (city name in Hokkaido) |
Example Sentences
Japanese: この地帯は雨が多い。
Kana: このちたいはあめがおおい。
Romaji: Kono chitai wa ame ga ooi.
English: This region has a lot of rain.
Japanese: 携帯電話を家に忘れてきた。
Kana: けいたいでんわをいえにわすれてきた。
Romaji: Keitai denwa o ie ni wasurete kita.
English: I left my mobile phone at home.
Japanese: 日本は温帯気候に属しています。
Kana: にほんはおんたいきこうにぞくしています。
Romaji: Nihon wa ontai kikou ni zoku shite imasu.
English: Japan belongs to the temperate climate zone.
Japanese: 熱帯雨林には珍しい動植物がたくさんいます。
Kana: ねったいうりんにはめずらしいどうしょくぶつがたくさんいます。
Romaji: Nettai urin ni wa mezurashii doushokubutsu ga takusan imasu.
English: There are many rare animals and plants in the tropical rainforest.
Japanese: 全員が連帯責任を感じている。
Kana: ぜんいんがれんたいせきにんをかんじている。
Romaji: Zen’in ga rentai sekinin o kanjite iru.
English: Everyone feels joint responsibility.
Japanese: 彼女は美しい着物に華やかな帯を締めていた。
Kana: かのじょはうつくしいきものにはなやかなおびをしめていた。
Romaji: Kanojo wa utsukushii kimono ni hanayaka na obi o shimete ita.
English: She was wearing a gorgeous obi with her beautiful kimono.
Japanese: 彼は責任を帯びた立場にある。
Kana: かれはせきにんをおびたたちはにある。
Romaji: Kare wa sekinin o obita tachi-ba ni aru.
English: He is in a position of responsibility.
Japanese: 柔道の黒帯は彼の誇りです。
Kana: じゅうどうのくろおびはかれのほこりです。
Romaji: Juudou no kuroobi wa kare no hokori desu.
English: His judo black belt is his pride.
Japanese: 空は夕焼けで赤みを帯びていた。
Kana: そらはゆうやけであかみをおびていた。
Romaji: Sora wa yuuyake de akami o obite ita.
English: The sky was tinged with red from the sunset.
Japanese: このベルトは少し緩いので、もう少し締めてください。
Kana: このベルトはすこしゆるいので、もうすこししめてください。
Romaji: Kono beruto wa sukoshi yurui node, mou sukoshi shimete kudasai.
English: This belt is a bit loose, please tighten it a bit more (using “belt” as an example of 帯 usage).
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