Word details

彫刻

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 彫刻.

Dictionary

Entry

彫刻ょうこくNounIntransitiveTransitive~する VerbFreq #9668
1

carving; engraving; sculpture

Examples
その彫刻は非常に貴重である。
The sculptures are of great value.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

carve, engrave, chisel

11 strokesFrequency 1,533JLPT N1Grade 8

On

チョウ

Kun

ほ.る-ぼ.り

engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving

8 strokesFrequency 866JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コク

Kun

きざ.むきざ.み

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