Obi
Belt
noun
The kanji and the word are the same, except that this isn't just any type of belt. It's an obi, a wide cloth belt worn with traditional clothes like kimono and yukata.
The reading is obi (おび), so if you know the meaning, you know the reading as well! If you need an extra reminder, ask yourself "What is the first letter in belt?" Hmm, I can't remember. OH! "B" (おび)! I remember now.
白い帯はお手入れが大変です。
It's difficult to care for a white obi.
彼は空手で黒帯を持っている、武道の達人です。
He holds a black belt in karate, and is a master of martial arts.
帯の締め方はYouTubeで見て練習しました。
I watched how to tie an obi belt on YouTube and practiced it.
見上げると、帯状の雲が空をおおっていた。
When I looked up, a band of clouds covered the sky.