ベルト（ベルト、beruto）
- belt

The Japanese word ベルト is a loanword from the English word "belt". It generally refers to a strap or band, often made of leather, fabric, or other materials, worn around the waist to hold up pants or a skirt, or as a decorative accessory. It can also refer to other types of belts, like seatbelts. The term also applies to a broader range of similar band-like objects.

⚫︎ズボンのベルト Translation: Trousers belt ⚫︎シートベルト Translation: Seatbelt ⚫︎バッグのベルト Translation: Bag strap

ベルト is used in the same way as "belt" in English. You would use it to talk about: ⚫︎A belt worn around the waist. ⚫︎Seatbelts in a car. ⚫︎Straps on bags, watches, or other items. The context usually makes the meaning clear.

⚫︎The word ベルト is written in katakana ベルト. ⚫︎This is because it is a loanword from English. ⚫︎There are no kanji for this word.

There aren't many direct synonyms for ベルト because it's a specific term. However, depending on the context, you might use: ⚫︎帯 (おび) - obi (traditional Japanese sash) ⚫︎ストラップ - strap (for other types of straps) ⚫︎バンド - band

There isn't a direct antonym.

新しいベルトを買いたい。 ・Translation: I want to buy a new belt. ・Explanation: This sentence simply expresses a desire to purchase a new belt, using the loanword for belt.

この車のベルトは安全ですか？ ・Translation: Is the seatbelt of this car safe? ・Explanation: This sentence uses ベルト to refer to a seatbelt, asking about its safety.

The word ベルト is directly derived from the English word "belt". It was adopted into Japanese to describe the same object and concept.