Vocabulary

What does 渋い (しぶい, shibui) mean?

渋い (しぶい, shibui) means astringent; bitter; puckery.

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Readingしぶい
Romajishibui
Part of speechi-adjective
しぶい
shibui

astringent; bitter; puckery

  1. 1i-adjective astringent; bitter; puckery
  2. 2i-adjective austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); refined
  3. 3i-adjective sour (look); glum; grim
  4. 4i-adjective stingy; tight-fisted

Also written: 澁い

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