しぶい

渋 い

Common word

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    astringent, bitter, puckery, rough, harsh, tart

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    austere, elegant (and unobtrusive), refined, quiet (and simple), sober, sombre, subdued, tasteful (in a quiet way), understated

    • 僕的にはもっと地味ってか渋い服が欲しいんですけどね。
      For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
    • まず目に飛び込んできたのは、大きなソファだ。渋い色の革張りで、座面も背もたれもゆったりしている。
      The first thing that came to my attention was the large sofa. It was covered in sober-coloured leather, and the seat and the back both looked wide and comfortable.

  3. adjective (keiyoushi)

    sour (look), glum, grim, sullen, sulky

  4. adjective (keiyoushi)

    stingy, tight-fisted