Word Meaning 渋み

しぶみ shibumi

渋み is read as しぶみ (shibumi) and means astringency.

Meaning

English

astringency
tartness
austere elegance
elegant simplicity
subdued style
quiet taste
refinement

Reading

Kana

しぶみ

Romaji

shibumi

Writing Variants

渋味しぶみ shibumi

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 13 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 準2級 Synonyms 渋さ,渋味 Related Words 美味しい,おいしい,甘味,酸味,塩味,辛味,苦味 Rank 122802 Priority T

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