硯けん池ち

noun

inkstone well

Refers to the depression in an inkstone where water is held for grinding ink. A literary or technical term; in everyday contexts, 硯の海 or simply 硯のくぼみ is more common.

See also: 墨池

• 硯けん池ちに水みずを注そそぎ、墨すみを磨する。

  Pour water into the inkstone well and grind the ink stick.