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Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.

渋い — Restrained; tasteful; astringent

しぶい

shibui

Meaning

Restrained; tasteful; astringent

Original example

渋い色の着物を選びました。

I chose a kimono in restrained colours.

Cultural context and nuance

In design, understated taste. It also describes an astringent flavour or reluctance; context matters.

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