袋帯

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: It is read ふくろおび. 袋 contributes a bag and 帯 a sash, forming the name of a kimono sash with a baglike construction.
• Basic usage: It is used for wearing a sash with gold thread for a ceremony or choosing one to match a kimono.
  • 式典に合わせて金糸を織り込んだ袋帯を締めた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Verbs for the kimono and its sash
  • 着物を着る means putting on a kimono, while 帯を締める means fastening the sash around the body.