Japanese word

インキ

Pronunciation

Romajiinki

Meaning

  • nounink

Example

印刷にインキを使います。in satsu ni i n ki o tsuka i ma su

We use ink for printing.

Illustration for インキ (ink)

More examples

このペンはインキが濃く、文字がはっきり見えます。ko no pe n wa i n ki ga ko ku moji ga ha kki ri mi e ma su

The ink in this pen is dark, making the words easy to read.

Core concept

Refers to a liquid or paste that leaves a lasting mark or color on a surface.

Common phrases

  • 印刷用インキin satsu yō i n ki

    printing ink

  • インキを使うi n ki o tsuka u

    use ink

  • インキが乾くi n ki ga kawa ku

    ink dries

Definition in Japanese

文字や図形を紙などに印刷したり書いたりするための色のついた液体。moji ya zu kei o kami na do ni in satsu shi ta ri ka i ta ri su ru ta me no iro no tsu i ta eki tai

Word origin

The Japanese word インキ (inki, "ink") comes from Dutch inkt, with the final consonant adapted to Japanese pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • In English, putting something "in ink" suggests that it is recorded permanently rather than written in erasable pencil.

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