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

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

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