渋
しぶ
shibu
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
渋 is the kanji for "Astringent". The most common reading is しぶ (shibu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Astringent
Also : Hesitate · Reluctant · Have diarrhea
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Readings
kunしぶ/ shibukunしぶ.い/ shibuikunしぶ.る/ shiburuonじゅう/ juuonしゅう/ shuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
氵止丷八
Example Sentences
帰宅時間の駅は混雑で非常に渋くなる。
きたくじかんのえきはこんざつでひじょうにしぶくなる。
The station becomes heavily congested during rush hour.
その道路は工事のため渋い状態が続いている。
そのどうろはこうじのためしぶいじょうたいがつづいている。
Due to construction, that road remains congested.
Vocabulary using 渋
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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