JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
帯 — sash
- Reading
- タイ・お.びる・おび
- Meaning
- sash; belt; obi; zone; region
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
帯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is タイ・お.びる・おび and it means sash; belt; obi; zone; region. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
帯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 帯 (band (e.g. conduction), 一帯 (a region) and 世帯 (household).
Japanese words containing 帯
Frequently asked questions
What does 帯 mean in Japanese?
帯 means sash; belt; obi; zone; region in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 帯 read?
帯 is read タイ・お.びる・おび. Reading it inside real words — 帯 and 一帯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 帯 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 帯 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 帯 in a word?
A common word containing 帯 is 帯 (おび) — "band (e.g. conduction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 帯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 帯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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