渋る
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to be reluctant (to do);to be unwilling (to do);to hesitate (to do);to grudge;to be tardy (in doing);to put off (doing)
役員達はそんな危険な事業に乗り出すのをしぶった。
The directors were reluctant to undertake so risky a venture.
2
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
to falter;to slacken;to slow down
3
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool;to suffer from tenesmus
See also:
渋り腹 (しぶりばら)