渋い
澁い
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Kana:
しぶい
Romaji:
shibui
Definitions
1
astringent; bitter; puckery; rough; harsh; tart
2
austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); refined; quiet (and simple); sober; sombre; subdued; tasteful (in a quiet way); understated
3
sour (look); glum; grim; sullen; sulky
4
stingy; tight-fisted
Example Sentences
➥Mr Yamada frowned on the estimate presented by a travel agency.
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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.
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うちの課長 は私 が何 かを頼 むといつも渋 い顔 をするんだ。
➥Our section chief always makes a face at me when I ask him for something.
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➥For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
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