すみ
sumi
JLPT N114 strokesKanjiLevel 92 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

墨 is the kanji for "Mexico / Black Ink". A common reading is すみ (sumi). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Mexico / Black Ink

Also : Mexico · Black Ink

Readings

kunすみ/ sumionぼく/ boku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

彼は墨絵の技術を学んでいる。

かれはすみえのぎじゅつをまなんでいる。

He is learning the art of ink painting.

墨で書かれた文字が消えない。

すみでかかれたもじがきえない。

The inked characters don't fade.

Vocabulary using 墨

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