墨染 すみぞめ Also written 墨染め Meanings Noun, の-adjective dyeing black; dyed black; dark Noun priest robes; priesthood See also: 墨染めの衣 (すみぞめのころも). mourning dress Kanji 墨 ink. Read as すみ. 染 stain. Read as そめる. Words containing 墨染 墨染めの衣 (すみぞめのころも) priest's black robe 墨染め衣 (すみぞめごろも) priest's black robe Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists