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渋

渋 — astringent, hesitate, reluctant

Learn the correct stroke order for 渋 (astringent), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュウjuu、シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しぶshibu、しぶ.いshibui、しぶ.るshiburu
Strokes11
Radical水
Frequency#1011
Meaningsastringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

苦渋くじゅうbitterness; distress; painnoun
渋いしぶいastringent; bitter; puckeryi-adjective
渋るしぶるto be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to hesitate (to do)verb
渋滞じゅうたい(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlocknoun
渋面じゅうめんgrimace; sullen facenoun
渋谷しぶやShibuya City (special ward of Tokyo); Shibuyanoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 渋 (astringent) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 渋 is #1011, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

苦渋くじゅう — bitterness; distress; pain
渋いしぶい — astringent; bitter; puckery
渋るしぶる — to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to hesitate (to do)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 渋 have?

The kanji 渋 (astringent) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 渋?

渋 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 渋 mean?

渋 means: astringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea. On'yomi readings: ジュウ, シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: しぶ, しぶ.い, しぶ.る.

What JLPT level is 渋?

渋 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.