“Astringency” in Japanese
Short answer
Astringency in Japanese is “渋み” (shibumi). Full meaning: astringency, tartness; austere elegance, elegant simplicity, subdued style, quiet taste, refinement.
Other ways to say “Astringency” in Japanese
収斂
shuuren astringency, constriction, contraction; collecting (e.g. opinions), putting together, summarizing; collection (of taxes)
渋味
shibumi astringency, tartness; austere elegance, elegant simplicity, subdued style, quiet taste, refinement
収歛
shuuren astringency, constriction, contraction; collecting (e.g. opinions), putting together, summarizing; collection (of taxes)
収れん
shuuren astringency, constriction, contraction; collecting (e.g. opinions), putting together, summarizing; collection (of taxes)
しぶ味
shibumi astringency, tartness; austere elegance, elegant simplicity, subdued style, quiet taste, refinement
灰汁
aku lye; harsh taste, bitter taste, alkaline taste, astringency; scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
アク
aku lye; harsh taste, bitter taste, alkaline taste, astringency; scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
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