渋滞
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渋滞
1
(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock
Examples
渋滞で遅れました。
I was delayed by a traffic jam.
2
delay; stagnation
Kanji in this Word
渋
11 strokes
Frequency: 1011
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
astringent
hesitate
reluctant
have diarrhea
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しぶ
しぶ.い
しぶ.る
滞
13 strokes
Frequency: 1107
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
stagnate
be delayed
overdue
arrears
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とどこお.る
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