1. Noun

   cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono

   Usually written using kana alone

   帯に短し、襷に長し。

2. sash (worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip)

   Usually written using kana alone

3. 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】tasuki