“Carving” in Japanese
Short answer
Carving in Japanese is “彫り物” (horimono). Full meaning: carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo.
Other ways to say “Carving” in Japanese
彫刻
choukoku carving, engraving, sculpture
彫塑
chouso carving, engraving; clay model; plastic art
彫り
hori carving, engraving; chiselled features
カービング
kaabingu carving
鏤刻
rukoku engraving, carving (into); polishing (a piece of writing), improving
彫刻物
choukokubutsu engraving, carving, statue
彫
hori carving, engraving; chiselled features
彫物
horimono carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo
彫りもの
horimono carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo
彫りもん
horimon carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo
ほりもの
horimono carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo
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