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澁い

しぶい

astringent

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i-adjective

1. Astringent; Bitter; Puckery; Rough; Harsh; Tart

2. Austere; Elegant (and unobtrusive); Refined; Quiet (and simple); Sober; Sombre; Subdued; Tasteful (in a quiet way); Understated

3. Sour (look); Glum; Grim; Sullen; Sulky

4. Stingy; Tight-fisted

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