渋


This is the kanji for astringent, puckery, glum, quiet and tasteful, hesitate, or be reluctant.

on readings:
  • jū
kun readings:
  • shibu
examples:
渋面 jūmen sour face, scowl
渋 shibu astringent juice of unripe persimmons
渋い shibui astrigent, puckery, glum, quiet and tasteful
渋味 shibumi puckery taste, severe elegance
渋る shiburu hesitate, be reluctant
渋面 shibutsura sour face, scowl
渋谷 Shibuya a part of Tokyo
渋面 shibuzura sour face, scowl

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Last Alteration Performed: 22 October 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.