word
Japanese
shibui
shih-BOO-ee
ʃɪˈbuːiːListen
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Syllable breakdown
shibui
Dictionary meaning
A Japanese concept of simple, subtle, and understated beauty; an austere elegance that is unobtrusive.
History and origin
Japanese — 'rough, astringent'.
Common mispronunciations
SHI-boo-eeSHE-bwee
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