渋

Kanji: 渋
Level: N1
Meaning: astringent, hesitant, congested
On'yomi: ジュウ, シュウ
Kun'yomi: しぶ, しぶ.い, しぶ.る
Strokes: 11
Common compounds: 渋滞 (じゅうたい) traffic jam 渋い (しぶい) astringent / refined taste
Memory hook: Water (氵) flowing slowly and coming to a stop (止).