Talk:Shibui

"Shibui" used like English "Cool"?
I had a native Japanese teacher once (although I forget what city she was from) who claimed that Japanese youth used the word "shibui" in a way very similar to the English "cool". That is, you could say "oh, that guy is so shibui/cool". Does anyone know anything about this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.67.184.130 (talk) 20:46, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

I've come to understand shibumi as somewhat more encompassing that perfection in art and beauty. There's a small school in Bangalore that goes by the name 'Shibumi'. Their FAQ sheet defines shibumi as: "Shibumi is a Japanese word that means 'effortless perfection'. Anything that is Shibumi is quiet in refinement, noble and fulfilling in a manner that is not shaped exclusively by analytical thought. In Japanese culture, Shibumi implies 'a simplicity of spirit; an attitude of refinement without pretension, honesty without apology, beauty without artifice. Western mystics try to attain or achieve a state of inner peace, but shibumi must be found, not won.' Shibumi is understanding rather than knowledge, it is harmony in action. In art, it is understated beauty, articulate brevity. In philosophy, it is spiritual tranquility that is not passive; it is being without the angst of becoming." If I had to summarize it might be contentment with what is... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.69.196.2 (talk) 21:51, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Billion Metal Alloy
In the last paragraph of the intro lies a parenthetic "Shibuichi is a billion metal alloy". Seems factually unlikely. What is the intended meaning here, and can it please be clarified in less opaque language? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 196.210.6.89 (talk) 14:49, 20 March 2020 (UTC)