“Engraving” in Japanese
Short answer
Engraving in Japanese is “彫り物” (horimono). Full meaning: carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo.
Other ways to say “Engraving” in Japanese
鏤刻
rukoku engraving, carving (into); polishing (a piece of writing), improving
彫刻
choukoku carving, engraving, sculpture
彫刻物
choukokubutsu engraving, carving, statue
彫刻版
choukokuban engraving
彫塑
chouso carving, engraving; clay model; plastic art
打刻
dakoku inscribing, engraving, incising; recording the time (on a time card), punching, clocking in (out)
彫り
hori carving, engraving; chiselled features
彫刻術
choukokujutsu sculpture, engraving, the plastic art
刻印
kokuin engraving a seal, engraved seal, inscribed seal; engraving, inscribing, stamping (an impression); brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace), stamp, reputation
印刻
inkoku engraving a seal; inscribing (words, symbols, etc.), engraving
彫
hori carving, engraving; chiselled features
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