Japanese Word · Intermediate
いかすみ
squid ink
Pronunciation: [ika̠sɨmʲi]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "squid ink".
Example
イカ墨パスタ
pasta with squid ink
Practice tips
- Practice いかすみ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.