Japanese symbol for “sculpt”
彫る
ほる
Romaji: horu
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel
In Japanese, sculpt is 彫る, read ほる (horu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5r, vt to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel
- v5r, vt to tattoo
Written forms: 彫る、雕る、鐫る. Readings: ほる、える.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 彫刻 | ちょうこく choukoku | carving; engraving; sculpture |
| 浮き彫り | うきぼり ukibori | relief; embossed carving |
| 彫像 | ちょうぞう chouzou | (carved) statue; sculpture |
| 木彫り | きぼり kibori | wood carving; woodcraft |
| 木彫 | もくちょう mokuchou | wood carving; wooden sculpture; woodcraft |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sculpt”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Stainless Steel vs Chrome-Plated Jian for Martial Arts
- Why Your Tai Chi Sword Rattles and How to Buy a Better One
- Choosing the Right Sword Tassel for Balance and Style
- Choosing a Tai Chi Sword Bag for Daily Practice
- Best Tai Chi Swords with Scabbards for Daily Training
- How Much Should You Spend on a Tai Chi Sword Budgeting Tips
- Tai Chi vs Wushu Swords What Sets Them Apart
- Are Flexible Wushu Swords Suitable for Tai Chi Forms
- Best Unsharpened Tai Chi Jian for Forms and Training
- How Heavy Should a Tai Chi Sword Be for Proper Training