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Description
Ink - black earth ground into sumi. The medium of calligraphy and ink-wash painting.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of black and earth. Black earth.
Symbolism
Ink, ink stick, ink painting. Represents ink.
Component Breakdown
黑 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 墨
Four-Character Compounds
文人墨客
ぶんじんぼっかく
writers and artists; persons who take delight in such refined pursuits as poetry, literature, painting and calligraphy
旧套墨守
きゅうとうぼくしゅ
clinging to old customs; adhering to old traditions
墨痕淋漓
ぼっこんりんり
in bold, vivid brush strokes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 墨 mean in Japanese?
墨 means black ink, India ink, ink stick, Mexico. Ink - black earth ground into sumi. The medium of calligraphy and ink-wash painting.
How do you read 墨?
On'yomi: ボク (BOKU). Kun'yomi: すみ (sumi).
How many strokes does 墨 have?
墨 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 墨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
墨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means black ink, India ink, ink stick, Mexico. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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