Noun
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono
Usually written using kana alone
帯に短し、襷に長し。Too much spoils, too little is nothing. sash (worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip)
Usually written using kana alone
obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product)
Usually written using kana alonesee 帯
Also written 手繦【たすき】