本ほん銀ぎん

noun

pure silver; real silver

Refers to silver of high purity, often used in contrast with alloys or plated items. Compare 純銀, which is more common in everyday contexts.

See also: 純銀

• この指ゆび輪わは本ほん銀ぎんでできている。

  This ring is made of pure silver.

• 本ほん銀ぎんの食しょっ器きは手て入いれが大たい変へんだ。

  Pure silver tableware is hard to maintain.