carving, sculpture
On'yomi (音読み)
- チョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ほ.る
- ほ.り
About this kanji
The kanji 彫 means carving or sculpture and is often used to describe actions or items related to this art form. It can be both a noun and a verb. For example, 彫刻 (ちょうこく) means "sculpture," referring to the art object itself, while 彫る (ほる) means "to carve," describing the action of creating something by cutting or shaping material. Another common term is 彫り物 (ほりもの), which refers to a carved item or decoration. When using this kanji, it's important to note how it emphasizes the skill and artistry involved in creating detailed designs through carving.
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Example sentences
彼は美しい彫刻を作った。
He made a beautiful sculpture.
Meanings across languages
- English
- carving, sculpture
- Tiếng Việt
- khắc, điêu khắc
- 日本語
- 彫刻, 彫り
- 한국어
- 조각, 조각품
- 中文
- 雕刻, 雕塑
- id
- pahatan, patung
- th
- การแกะสลัก, การสร้างแบบจำลอง
- es
- talla, escultura
- fr
- sculpture, gravure
- de
- Schnitzen, Skulptur
- pt
- escultura, entalhe
Common compounds
- 彫刻ちょうこくsculpture
- 彫るほるto carve, to engrave
- 彫り物ほりものcarving, engraving
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