This is the 975th most frequent Japanese word.


"帯" (Obi) – Belt or sash.


Here, 帯 (obi) refers to a belt or sash worn traditionally with Japanese kimono.

彼女は赤い帯を締めている。

She is wearing a red obi (belt).


In this context, 帯 (tai) denotes a region or zone, such as a geographical belt.

私たちは山脈の帯近くに住んでいます。

We live near the mountain range region.


Here, 帯 (tai) is used to describe zones or regions specifically related to climate classifications.

地球にはいくつかの気候帯が存在する。

The Earth has several climatic zones.