渋しぶい

i-adjective

astringent; bitter; harsh

Describes a sharp, puckery taste like unripe persimmons or strong tea. Also used figuratively for a harsh or unrefined quality.

• この柿かきはまだ渋しぶい。

  This persimmon is still astringent.

• 渋しぶいお茶ちゃが好すきだ。

  I like bitter tea.

i-adjective

austere; refined; understated

Describes a quiet, mature elegance in taste, style, or personality. Often used for subdued colors, simple designs, or a person of few words with deep character.

• 彼かれは渋しぶいスーツを着きている。

  He is wearing an understated suit.

• 渋しぶい声こえの俳はい優ゆうだ。

  He is an actor with a deep, refined voice.

i-adjective

sour (look); glum; sullen

Used almost exclusively in the phrase 渋い顔をする (to make a sour face) or 渋い顔 (a glum expression), showing displeasure or reluctance.

See also: 渋い顔をする

• 値ね段だんを聞きいて、彼かれは渋しぶい顔かおをした。

  Hearing the price, he made a sour face.

i-adjective

stingy; tight-fisted

Describes a person who is reluctant to spend money or give things. Less common than けち.

• あの人ひとはお金かねに渋しぶい。

  That person is tight-fisted with money.