JLPT N2 Vocabulary
渋い
【しぶい】
(shibui)
Definition: 意味
Astringent, Chic, Grudging, Subdued, Skillful
- Refers to a bitter or astringent taste, often associated with unripe fruits or strong green tea.
- Describes an understated, refined, or classic style or appearance; chic without being flashy or gaudy.
- Can indicate a reluctant, sullen, or sour expression or attitude, showing displeasure or unwillingness.
- Used for colors that are muted, somber, deep, or subdued, rather than bright or vibrant.
- In sports or performance, it means skillful, steady, and reliable, often without excessive flashiness or showmanship.
- Occasionally used to describe someone as stingy or tight-fisted with money.
- Can also refer to a deep, mellow, or attractive sound or voice.
しぶい – Example Sentences 例文
Example #1
この柿はまだ渋くて食べられない。
Furigana: このかきはまだしぶくてたべられない。
Romaji: Kono kaki wa mada shibukute taberarenai.
English: This persimmon is still astringent and inedible.
Example #2
濃い緑茶は渋い味がする。
Furigana: こいりょくちゃはしぶいあじがする。
Romaji: Koi ryokucha wa shibui aji ga suru.
English: Strong green tea has an astringent taste.
Example #3
彼はいつも渋い色の服を着ている。
Furigana: かれはいつもしぶいいろのふくをきている。
Romaji: Kare wa itsumo shibui iro no fuku wo kiteiru.
English: He always wears clothes of subdued (chic) colors.
Example #4
渋い魅力があるベテラン俳優だ。
Furigana: しぶいみりょくがあるベテランはいゆうだ。
Romaji: Shibui miryoku ga aru beteran haiyuu da.
English: He is a veteran actor with a chic, understated charm.
Example #5
彼女は渋い緑色の壁紙を選んだ。
Furigana: かのじょはしぶいみどりいろのかべがみをえらんだ。
Romaji: Kanojo wa shibui midoriiro no kabegami wo eranda.
English: She chose a subdued green wallpaper.
Example #6
彼の渋い顔を見て、何か不満があるのだと思った。
Furigana: かれのしぶいかおをみて、なにかふまんがあるのだとおもった。
Romaji: Kare no shibui kao wo mite, nanika fuman ga aru no da to omotta.
English: Seeing his sullen face, I thought he had some dissatisfaction.
Example #7
会費を払うとき、彼はいつも渋い顔をする。
Furigana: かいひをはらうとき、かれはいつもごういかおをする。
Romaji: Kaihi wo harau toki, kare wa itsumo shibui kao wo suru.
English: When paying his dues, he always looks reluctant (or stingy).
Example #8
彼の渋いプレーでチームは勝利した。
Furigana: かれのしぶいプレーでチームはしょうりした。
Romaji: Kare no shibui purē de chīmu wa shōri shita.
English: With his skillful and steady play, the team won.
Example #9
渋い趣のある古い日本家屋だ。
Furigana: しぶいおもむきのあるふるいにほんかおくうだ。
Romaji: Shibui omomuki no aru furui nihon kaoku da.
English: It is an old Japanese house with a tasteful, understated atmosphere.
Example #10
その歌手は渋い声でジャズを歌い上げた。
Furigana: そのかしゅはしぶいこえでジャズをうたいあげた。
Romaji: Sono kashu wa shibui koe de jazu wo utaiageta.
English: The singer performed jazz with a deep, mellow voice.
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