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obi

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊbi/

The English word “obi” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A sash worn with a kimono.
  2. A strip of paper looped around a book or other product.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 帯 (obi, “belt”).

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