芳ほう墨ぼく

noun

scented India ink; fragrant sumi

Formal or literary term for high-quality ink with a pleasant fragrance. Often used in calligraphy or artistic contexts.

See also: 墨 (すみ)

• 書しょ家かは芳ほう墨ぼくを好このんで使つかう。

  Calligraphers prefer to use scented India ink.

noun

your esteemed letter; your highly regarded writing

Honorific and formal term used to refer respectfully to someone's letter or writing. Not used in everyday conversation.

• 先せん日じつは芳ほう墨ぼくを賜たまわり、誠まことにありがとうございます。

  Thank you very much for your esteemed letter the other day.