澁い
しぶい
Adjective
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
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熟していない柿は、とても渋くて食べられない。
Unripe persimmons are very astringent and inedible.
彼は渋い色の着物を好んで着る。
He prefers to wear kimonos of subdued colors.
彼の渋い表情から、不満があることが見て取れた。
From his grim expression, I could tell he was dissatisfied.
彼の作品は、派手さはないが、渋い魅力がある。
His work isn't flashy, but it has a subtle, refined charm.
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