Moji Ninja渋 — astringent; reluctant
渋 means “astringent; reluctant”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: ジュウ (juu), シュウ (shuu). Kun'yomi: しぶ (shibu). You'll see it in words such as 渋い (shibui, “astringent; bitter”).
渋
- Meaning
- astringent; reluctant
- On'yomi
- ジュウ (juu), シュウ (shuu)
- Kun'yomi
- しぶ (shibu)
- Strokes
- 11
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Food & cooking 1
How to remember 渋
Parts: 氵 water · 止 stop · 冫 ice
Words with 渋
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 渋い | しぶい shibui kun | astringent; bitter |
| 渋る | しぶる shiburu kun | to be reluctant; to be unwilling |
| 渋々 | しぶしぶ shibushibu kun | reluctantly; unwillingly |
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