ベルトberuto

JLPT N3approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nounbelt (worn around the waist)
    彼女かのじょは腰こしに革かわのベルトをしている。↗
    She is wearing a leather belt around her waist.
  2. noun(machine) belt
  3. nounbelt; zone; area
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymサンチュールWrittenA French loanword meaning belt, heard mainly in fashion contexts; rare.
  • Synonym帯革おびかわWrittenA written/formal word for a leather belt or a machine drive belt; rare in everyday use — say 「ベルト」 instead.
  • Synonym腰帯こしおびNeutralA band worn around the waist, often for kimono dress or decoration; has a traditional flavor.
  • Related帯おびNeutralThe sash worn with a kimono, also paper bands on books and CDs; 「ベルト」 is a Western-style belt or a machine belt.
  • RelatedウエストバンドNeutralA loanword for the waistband sewn into trousers or skirts — part of the garment, not a separate belt like 「ベルト」.

Use 「ベルト」 for Western-style belts, machine belts and zones. For a kimono sash say 「帯」; for a sewn waistband, 「ウエストバンド」. 「帯革」 and 「サンチュール」 are rare written words.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 洋服ようふくの胴部どうぶを締しめる帯状たいじょうのもの。
  2. 二ふたつの車輪しゃりんに掛かけ動力どうりょくを伝達でんたつしたり、物ものを運搬うんぱんしたりする帯おび状じょうのもの。
  3. 帯状たいじょうの地帯ちたいや領域りょういき。
English equivalents

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