渋
Kanji · N1
渋 / astringent
Kanji for astringent, hesitate, or reluctant.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュウ、シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しぶ、しぶ.い、しぶ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
渋 carries the meaning astringent, hesitate, or reluctant.
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Common compounds with 渋
渋々しぶしぶreluctantly / unwillingly
渋谷しぶやShibuya City / Shibuya
渋いしぶいastringent / bitter / puckery
渋滞じゅうたいcongestion / traffic jam / gridlock
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