墨

priest's black robe

writers and artists; persons who take delight in such refined pursuits as poetry, literature, painting and calligraphy

'taru' adjective

in bold, vivid brush strokes

landscape painting in black India ink

squid ink

clinging to old customs; adhering to old traditions

Proverb

grind your inkstick gently but move your brush vigorously; let the hungry ghost grind your inkstick, let the ogre hold your brush

priest's black robe

poets and artists; persons who take delight in such refined pursuits as poetry, literature, painting, and calligraphy

event in which young men and women paint each others' cheeks with black ink or soot during Koshōgatsu (in the San'in region)

Proverb

people are formed by their surroundings; walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble; that which is dyed with ink becomes black

Organization name

Liceo Mexicano Japonés (Mexico)

Historical term

Mohism; Moism

Historical term

tattooing (as a form of punishment in ancient China)

Historical term

Mexican-American War (1846-1848)

Rare term

Confucianism and Mohism; Confucianism and the teachings of Mozi

Rare term

Confucius and Mozi (ancient Chinese philosophers)

Abbreviation

Mexico

Rare term

Mohism

Archaic

ink

Abbreviation; Historical term

tattooing (as a form of punishment in ancient China)

meeting place for calligraphers and painters