タイ, お.びる, おび, たて

sash, belt, obi, zone, region

JLPT2 G4 S10 F746

The relevant seal inscription form combines cloth with an object run through with string or cord → tie a *belt* about the waist, constricting it → *wear*; *carry*; *zone*; *accompany*.

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