Kanji 渋: astringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea
Key takeaways
Kanji 渋: astringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 渋
astringent, hesitate, reluctant, have diarrhea
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine water (氵) that has stopped (止) flowing. Just as a blocked flow creates stagnation, this kanji represents hesitating or facing a complex and difficult situation where things do not proceed smoothly.
