noun
pale Indian ink; light sumi ink
Refers to a diluted, light-gray sumi ink used in calligraphy and ink painting. Often contrasted with 濃墨 (dark ink).
書道では、淡墨を使って優しい印象の文字を書くことがある。
In calligraphy, pale ink is sometimes used to write characters with a soft impression.
水墨画で淡墨の濃淡を表現するのは難しい。
Expressing the gradation of light ink in ink painting is difficult.