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[Armith Vala]

I was using google translate, mind you. It was originally in japanese. What does astringent mean?

[tophercrowder]

@Armith-Vala As an American, I am proud to be "sharp or severe in manner or style."

[Armith Vala]

@tophercrowder me too, I guess.but most of us are slobs

[415s30]

@Armith-Vala Yeah when I lived in Japan we used to collect terrible translations. One toilet paper said something like, high pressure for increased wipe. I was there when Juicy was making those pants that said Juicy on the butt and I thought it was a Japanese brand, come to find out it was American....

[ttyymmnn]

@Armith-Vala

I'm guessing the 4th definition is the one in play here.

[LooseonExit]

@ttyymmnn
The second works all the same.

[zipfuel]

@Armith-Vala when used as a noun or to describe a flavour:
"An astringent is a substance which causes biological tissue to contract or draw together. There are a number of uses for astringents medically, and many cosmetic companies also sell astringents for skin care. The term is also used to refer to tart foods which cause the mouth to pucker, such as lemons, pomegranates, and persimmons."
As a synonym to tart you could use the word sharp.
"Fashionable and sharp" would maybe fit what they were trying for here.

[Armith Vala]

@zipfuel makes sense. maybe there is no japanese word for sharp.

[zipfuel]

@Armith-Vala I feel like "looking sharp bro" or so sharp you'd cut yourself are really slang phrases that don't direct translate well.
See also "that looks dope/sick"
The Japanese definitely have a word for sharp but maybe it's not the same for taste and swords...

[Urambo Tauro]

@ttyymmnn said in Pic from Gazoo.com:

The 3rd definition works pretty well, context being "bringing people together". The "contracting" aspect could also describe the cozy confines of a camper.