渋る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 渋る is read as しぶる and can mean “to hesitate” or “to be reluctant”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show reluctance to part with an old car and hesitation to respond after hearing conditions.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It means holding back because one is unwilling; common frames are verb plus のを渋る and noun plus を渋る.