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[しぶ(渋)·み]
shibumi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[しぶ(渋)·み(味)]
shibumi
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Root Words:

[しぶ(渋) + み(味)]
shibu + mi

English Meaning(s) for 渋み

noun
  1. astringency; tartness
  2. austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style; quiet taste; refinement
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Definition and Synonyms for 渋み

Astringency a sharp astringent taste
Synonyms: 渋み
Refining the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Synonyms: 京風, 優美, 優雅, 幽雅, 渋み, 精製, 赴く, 趣, 風流, 風雅
Astringency the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
Synonyms: 渋み

Meanings for each kanji in 渋み

» astringent; hesitate; reluctant; have diarrhea

Categories 渋み is a member of

Taste the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
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Processing preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
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