noun
silver standard system
A monetary system where the value of currency is based on a fixed quantity of silver. Used in historical and economic contexts.
19世紀には多くの国が銀本位制を採用していた。
In the 19th century, many countries adopted the silver standard system.
Gold standard system, as opposed to the silver standard.
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver'), 本位 (hon'i, 'standard, basis'), and 制 (sei, 'system').