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渋い, 澁い

しぶい

adjective (keiyoushi)
  • astringent
  • bitter
  • puckery
  • rough
  • harsh
  • tart
  • austere
  • elegant (and unobtrusive)
  • refined
  • quiet (and simple)
  • sober
  • sombre
  • subdued
  • tasteful (in a quiet way)
  • understated
  • sour (look)
  • glum
  • grim
  • sullen
  • sulky
  • stingy
  • tight-fisted

Conjugations

Present 渋い
Negative 渋くない
Past 渋かった
Past Negative 渋くなかった
Te Form 渋くて

Related Kanji

渋 astringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea
澁 astringent, harsh, uneven, rough

Example Sentences

僕的にはもっと地味ってか渋い服が欲しいんですけどね。
For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
まず目に飛び込んできたのは、大きなソファだ。渋い色の革張りで、座面も背もたれもゆったりしている。
The first thing that came to my attention was the large sofa. It was covered in sober coloured leather, the seat and the back both looked wide and comfortable.