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Zach

彫る

雕る、 鐫る

Readings

Kana: ほる、える
Romaji: horu, eru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vt
1

to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel

2

to tattoo

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 ほ.る、 -ぼ.り
Meanings: carve, engrave, chisel
Readings: チョウ、 きざ.む、 わし、 ほ.る
Meaning: carving
Readings: セン、 ほ.る、 え.る、 き.る、 のみ
Meanings: carve, engrave, chisel

Example Sentences

(かれ)象牙(ぞうげ)図案(ずあん)()った。
➥He carved designs in ivory.
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(かれ)らは大理石(だいりせき)(ぞう)()っている。
➥They are chiseling a statue out of marble.
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(かれ)()から仏像(ぶつぞう)()った。
➥He carved a Buddhist image out of wood.
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(かれ)(わたし)()人形(にんぎょう)()ってくれた。
➥He carved me a wooden doll.
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