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Base noun form for ink, typically used in contexts like pens, printers, or art supplies. It is a loanword from English, written in katakana, and does not require a counter when used generally, e.g., 『インクが切れた』 (inku ga kireta, 'the ink ran out').
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At a stationery store, User and their friend Ken are browsing art supplies for a painting project.
インク
インク
ink
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Memory Hook
Think of 'ink' as something you use in a pen. In Japanese, it's 『インク』 (inku, 'ink'), which sounds just like the English word 'ink'. Imagine writing with ink and saying, 'Ink-u!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『インク』 (inku, 'ink') is commonly used in writing instruments like pens and printers. Traditional calligraphy uses 『墨』 (sumi, 'ink stick'), but modern ink is often referred to as 『インク』, especially in office or school settings.
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Base: インクBase noun form for ink, typically used in contexts like pens, printers, or art supplies. It is a loanword from English, written in katakana, and does not require a counter when used generally, e.g., 『インクが切れた』 (inku ga kireta, 'the ink ran out').