Shibuichi - Japanese Traditional Alloy
Shi-bu-ichi is one of Japanese traditional alloy.
Literally, it means 1/4 (one fourth, quarter)
shi - means "four", bu - means "fraction" and ichi- means "one"
In old days, this alloy was containing around 25% silver, and that's why it was named "shibuichi", I suppose.
There are other kind of shibuichi called "gyaku-shibuichi" (reverse ratio of silver/copper) and "kuro-shibuichi" (contains more silver).
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