Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 渋い(しぶい) in Japanese

渋い, 澁い
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
しぶい
Romaji
shibui
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    astringent; bitter; puckery; rough; harsh; tart
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); refined; quiet (and simple); sober; sombre; subdued; tasteful (in a quiet way); understated
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sour (look); glum; grim; sullen; sulky
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    stingy; tight-fisted

Examples of 渋い, 澁い, しぶい in a sentence



Related Kanji

JLPT 1

11 strokes

astringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea

On'Yomi: ジュウ, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: しぶ, しぶ.い, しぶ.る

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15 strokes

astringent, harsh, uneven, rough

On'Yomi: ジュウ, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: しぶ, しぶ.い, しぶ.る

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