Meaning

Primary

Bitter Flavor

Alternative

Bitter

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. The adjective form of bitter is bitter, or more specifically, a bitter flavor.

Reading

しぶい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: She gives you some food, and it's terribly bitter. You look at the lady who gave you this bitter food. You say, "She boooo" as in, she's no good, and she serves bitter food.

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチはDDoS攻撃に渋い顔をして、拳で机をバンバンと叩いた。

Koichi frowned at the DDoS attack and banged his fist on the table.

Kanji Composition