Abbreviation for 墨西哥 (メキシコ). Used in historical or abbreviated contexts; modern Japanese normally uses メキシコ.
See also: メキシコ
In old maps, 墨 can sometimes be seen as an abbreviation for Mexico.
Mohism
Rare abbreviation for 墨家 (ぼっか), the school of thought founded by Mozi. Mainly encountered in historical or philosophical texts.
See also: 墨家
tattooing (ancient Chinese punishment)
Historical abbreviation for 墨刑 (ぼっけい), a punishment in ancient China where the face was tattooed. Not used in modern contexts.
See also: 墨刑
The single character 墨 can represent Mohism, but it is usually written as 墨家.
In old documents, 墨 can be read as ぼく to refer to ink.
墨 appears in historical records as an abbreviation for 墨刑, the ancient Chinese punishment of tattooing.
water and ink · ink painting; suiboku painting
India ink; China ink · ink (of a cuttlefish, etc.)
writing in India ink; India ink writing
old ink stick
tattooing as punishment in ancient China
banks of the Sumida River
meeting place for calligraphers and painters
strict adherence; rigid observance
literary artist; writer; painter
The kanji 墨 originally means 'ink' and is used in various compound words. The specific readings and abbreviations here are derived from historical Chinese contexts.
inkstone well; inkstone reservoir · inkpot; ink bottle
India ink; China ink; liquid ink
India-ink drawing; sumi-e
ink marks; handwriting