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渋
On'yomi
ジュウ・シュウ
JUU / SHUU
Kun'yomi
しぶ・しぶ.い・しぶ.る
shibu / shibui / shiburu
astringent · hesitate · reluctant · have diarrhea
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1011
Radical水water(4)
Old Form澁
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Component Breakdown
渋=
氵止丷八
water + stop + 丷 + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and stop. Water stopping.
Symbolism
Astringent, congestion, bitterness. Represents astringency.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
渋柿も熟すれば甘くなる
しぶがきもじゅくすればあまくなる
Even an astringent persimmon becomes sweet when ripe
Harsh people may mellow with time