What does kanji 澁 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 澁 is astringent.

How is kanji 澁 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 澁 are しぶ, しぶ.い, しぶ.る; the onyomi readings are シュウ, ジュウ.

Example words that use kanji 澁 include 澁い, 澁谷.

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澁

Meaning

astringent

astringent, harsh, rough, uneven

Stroke Order

Variant: 渋 (Shinjitai) , 澀 (Itaiji) , 歮 (Itaiji) , 涩 (Itaiji)

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しぶい

stingy

しぶや

Shibuya City (special ward of Tokyo)

5 reference sentences

この柿は澁い。

this persimmon is astringent.

彼は澁いネクタイをしている。

he is wearing a sober and elegant tie.

彼は支払いを澁っている。

he is reluctant to pay.

父は澁い顔をした。

my father made a sour face.

道路が澁滞している。

the road is congested.

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