渋 しぶ Meanings Noun kakishibu (i.e.: astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to treat wood, paper, etc.) See also: 柿渋 (かきしぶ). Kanji 渋 astringent. Read as しぶ. Words containing 渋 渋谷 (しぶや) Shibuya City (special ward of Tokyo) 渋い (しぶい) astringent 渋る (しぶる) to be reluctant (to do) And 30 more. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists