JLPT N1

ink; black; dark

Item 432 of 642 | 14 strokes | Radical: 土 (earth)

Readings

On'yomiボク
Kun'yomiすみ

Mnemonic

Black EARTH mixed with water to create INK.

Example Words

墨 (すみ) ink
水墨画 (すいぼくが) ink painting
墨汁 (ぼくじゅう) ink