Japanese symbol for “ink”
インク
インク
Romaji: inku
ink
In Japanese, ink is インク (inku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n ink
Other Japanese words for “ink”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| インキ | インキ inki | ink |
| 墨 | ぼく boku | ink |
| 墨汁 | ぼくじゅう bokujuu | ink (of a cuttlefish, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ink”.
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