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εΈ―

Belt, Carry, Zone

お (びる), お (び)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Traditional Japanese kimono are secured with a wide decorative belt called an εΈ― (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 εΈ― means 'belt' or 'to wear around the waist.'

Readings

Onyomi: γ‚Ώγ‚€ (tai)

Kunyomi: お (びる), お (び)

Example Words

εΈ―
おび (obi)
Belt (kimono)
携帯電話
γ‘γ„γŸγ„γ§γ‚“γ‚ (keitaidenwa)
Mobile phone
熱帯
γ­γ£γŸγ„ (nettai)
Tropics
ζ™‚ι–“εΈ―
γ˜γ‹γ‚“γŸγ„ (jikantai)
Time period

Example Sentence

携帯電話 γ‚’ εΏ˜γ‚ŒγΎγ—γŸγ€‚

γ‘γ„γŸγ„γ§γ‚“γ‚ γ‚’ γ‚γ™γ‚ŒγΎγ—γŸγ€‚

keitaidenwa o wasuremashita

I forgot my mobile phone.

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