Obi
/ˈoʊbi/noun
A sash or belt tied around the waist, especially in Japanese dress.
Did you know?The Japanese obi became far wider and more decorative over time, and in some historical periods it signaled social rank as much as fashion did.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Japanese
Japanese
obi
“a belt, sash, or binding band”
Modern Japanese
Japanese
obi
“a sash worn with traditional clothing”
19th Century
English
obi
“a borrowed term for a Japanese sash”
Modern English
English
obi
“a sash or belt, especially in Japanese dress”