Word

渋い

しぶい
CommonJLPT N1

Meanings

  1. I-adjective

    astringent; bitter; puckery; rough; harsh; tart

  2. I-adjective

    austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); refined; quiet (and simple); sober; sombre; subdued; tasteful (in a quiet way); understated

  3. I-adjective

    sour (look); glum; grim; sullen; sulky

  4. I-adjective

    stingy; tight-fisted

In Spanish

  1. agrio; avinagrado; astringente; de sabor áspero; sobrio; austero; serio; reticente; adusto; seco; poco dispuesto a

Other forms
澁い

Kanji in this word

Example sentences

  • 僕的にはもっと地味ってか渋い服が欲しいんですけどね。

    For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.

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