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彫刻する
chōkoku suru
carve sculpture
彼は有名な彫刻家のもとで彫刻を学んだ。
He studied sculpture under a famous sculptor.
formal
To carve or sculpt a three-dimensional artwork from wood, stone, metal, etc.
この像は大理石で彫刻されている。
This statue is carved from marble.
彼女は木彫りの人形を彫刻した。
She carved a wooden doll.
Often used in artistic or craft contexts. Can imply both the act of sculpting and the result.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 描く (かく)
彫刻する refers to three-dimensional carving, while 描く means to draw/paint a two-dimensional image.
Gold Rule
Material Context
彫刻する implies working with solid materials like wood, stone, or metal. For softer materials like clay, 彫る or 型取りする may be used.
Word Origin
From 彫刻 (chōkoku, 'carving/sculpture') + する (suru, 'to do'). 彫刻 itself combines 彫 (chō, 'to carve') and 刻 (koku, 'to engrave').
Usage Notes
Primarily used in artistic contexts. The verb form emphasizes the action of creating a sculpture, while 彫刻 alone can refer to the artwork itself.
Word Breakdown
彫
to carve
root刻
to engrave
rootする
to do
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