JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
渋 — astringent
- Reading
- ジュウ・シュウ・しぶ・しぶ.い・しぶ.る
- Meaning
- astringent; hesitate; reluctant; have diarrhea
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
渋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジュウ・シュウ・しぶ・しぶ.い・しぶ.る and it means astringent; hesitate; reluctant; have diarrhea. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
渋 appears in everyday japanese words such as 渋い (tasteful) and 渋滞 (congestion).
Japanese words containing 渋
Frequently asked questions
What does 渋 mean in Japanese?
渋 means astringent; hesitate; reluctant; have diarrhea in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 渋 read?
渋 is read ジュウ・シュウ・しぶ・しぶ.い・しぶ.る. Reading it inside real words — 渋い and 渋滞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 渋 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 渋 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 渋 in a word?
A common word containing 渋 is 渋い (しぶい) — "tasteful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 渋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 渋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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