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すみ 墨
Common word JLPT N2 Wanikani level 46 Play audio Links
Noun
1. sumi; India ink; Chinese ink; ink stick; ink-cake​
Noun
2. squid ink; octopus ink​
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3. carpenter's inking string​See also 墨繩 すみなわ
Wikipedia definition
4. Inkstick​Inksticks are a type of solid ink used traditionally in several East Asian cultures for calligraphy and brush painting. Inksticks are made mainly of soot and animal glue, sometimes with incense or medicinal scents added. To make ink from the inkstick, it has to be continuously ground against an inkstone with a small quantity of water to produce a dark liquid which is then applied with an ink brush.
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