N2
ほる (horu)
彫る
to carve, to engrave, to sculpt
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used for creating shapes or designs on a surface (wood, stone, metal) or for tattooing. It often implies precise and deliberate work.
📝 Example Sentences
木に美しい模様を彫る。
To carve a beautiful pattern into wood.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "彫る"!
像を_______技術は、長年の練習が必要です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 像を作るのは「彫る」行為です。地面を掘る「掘る」とは異なります。
English: Creating a statue is an act of 'carving' (horu). This differs from 'horu' which means to dig into the ground.
English: Creating a statue is an act of 'carving' (horu). This differs from 'horu' which means to dig into the ground.
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