model, molding

About this kanji

The kanji 「塑」 primarily means "model" or "molding." It is often used as a noun, referring to materials or processes related to shaping objects. Common compounds include 彫塑 (ちょうそ), which means "carving," and 塑像 (そぞう), meaning "plaster image." Another important term is 可塑 (かそ), which refers to something that is moldable. This kanji often appears in artistic and manufacturing contexts, dealing with materials like clay or plaster. A quick note: Even though the kun'yomi reading でく is less common, it can refer to shapes or forms in specific usages.

Example sentences

• 粘土を塑造することが好きだ。

  I love sculpting with clay.

Meanings across languages

English

model, molding

Tiếng Việt

mô hình

日本語

塑造

한국어

모델링

中文

塑造

id

model

th

แบบจำลอง

es

modelo

fr

modèle

de

Modell

pt

modelo

Common compounds

• 彫塑ちょうそcarving, engraving, clay model
• 可塑かそmoldable, plastic
• 塑像そぞうplaster image, clay figure
• 塑造そぞうmolding, moulding, modeling
• 塑性そせいplasticity
• 泥塑でいそunfired clay figurine
• 桐塑とうそtōso, paste made from paulownia sawdust and wheat starch (used in traditional doll-making, etc.)
• 可塑剤かそざいplasticizer, plasticiser