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Meanings

carve
engrave
chisel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.る
え.る
き.る
のみ

Common Words

(彫る)
雕る
鐫る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #10845
1

to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel

Examples
彼は私に木の人形を彫ってくれた。
He carved me a wooden doll.
2

ほる only

to tattoo

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