Word Meaning 渋い
しぶい
shibui
渋い is read as しぶい (shibui) and means stingy.
Meaning
English
- stingy
- tight-fisted
- sour (look)
- glum
- grim
- sullen
- sulky
- astringent
Reading
Kana
しぶい
Romaji
shibui
Writing Variants
- 澁い しぶい shibui
Stroke Sequence
2 Characters • 13 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
3その店の渋い色の着物が好きだ。
そのみせのしぶいいろのきものがすきだ。
I like the kimono in that subdued color from that shop.
彼は渋い声の持ち主だ。
かれはしぶいこえのもちぬしだ。
He has a calm, stylish voice.
渋い緑の壁が部屋によく合う。
しぶいみどりのかべがへやによくあう。
The subdued green wall suits the room well.