墨汁
ぼ
く
じゅ
う
Meanings
1
India ink; China ink
Refers to the black ink used in East Asian calligraphy and painting, made from soot and glue.
We used India ink in calligraphy class.
2
Used for the dark liquid ejected by cephalopods like squid and cuttlefish.
Squid ink is sometimes used in cooking.