🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Kunigami: Benoki, Okinawa)
しぶい : shibui | define meaning
shibui
Pronunciation: [ɕibui]
Definition
Noun
- Wax gourd (Benincasa hispira sp.); winter melon; winter gourd; white gourd; ash gourd
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | しぶい |
| Romanization | shibui |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɕibui] |
意味：とうがん・とうが【冬瓜】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, May 25). しぶい : shibui | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, June 1, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/5821/shibui/.