English–Japanese

“astringent” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishibui

Example

このお茶は渋いです。ko no o cha wa shibu i de su

This tea is astringent.

Illustration for 渋い (astringent)

How to say “astringent” in Japanese

“Astringent” in Japanese is 渋い (shibui).

Describes a taste that makes the mouth feel dry and tighten, covering astringent, bitter, and puckery sensations.

Full entry for 渋い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 渋い

この赤ワインは少し渋いです。ko no aka wa i n wa suko shi shibu i de su

This red wine is slightly astringent.

Tips for using 渋い

  • In English, the loanword shibui usually describes restrained beauty in art or design, while the Japanese adjective also describes an astringent taste.

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