- kuroobi black belt
Used in martial arts contexts like judo or karate to denote expert rank, not everyday clothing. It often appears in dojo talk and profiles of athletes.
彼は柔道で黒帯を取った。
Kare wa judō de kuroobi o totta.
He earned a black belt in judo.
黒帯を締めると気持ちが引き締まる。
Kuroobi o shimeru to kimochi ga hikishimaru.
Tying on a black belt makes me feel focused.
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