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帯
帯 (readings: たい, お; Japanese kanji) means “belt / zone”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 地帯 (zone / area).
What does 帯 mean?
| Kanji | 帯 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | belt / zone |
| Readings | たい, お |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 帯
帯 is read たい or お depending on the word.
Example words with 帯
| Example | 地帯 (zone / area) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14