渋 kanji: meaning “astringent”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- astringent
- On'yomi
- ジュウ、シュウ
- Kun'yomi
- しぶ、しぶ・い、しぶ・る
Picture story to remember 渋
Bite into something astringent, and only a sip of water (氵) will stop (止) the puckering.
Parts in this story:止
How to write 渋: stroke order
渋 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 渋
- 渋面じゅうめんgrimace
- 渋いしぶいastringent
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