JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
墨 — black ink
- Reading
- ボク・すみ
- Meaning
- black ink; India ink; ink stick; Mexico
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
墨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボク・すみ and it means black ink; India ink; ink stick; Mexico. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
墨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 墨 (ink).
Japanese words containing 墨
Frequently asked questions
What does 墨 mean in Japanese?
墨 means black ink; India ink; ink stick; Mexico in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 墨 read?
墨 is read ボク・すみ. Reading it inside real words — 墨 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 墨 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 墨 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 墨 in a word?
A common word containing 墨 is 墨 (すみ) — "ink". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 墨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 墨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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