Translation guide
A chisel is a tool with a sharp metal edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal. This guide covers how to talk about the tool itself and related actions in Japanese.
Referring to the physical chisel tool.
General term for a chisel, especially in woodworking. Can refer to various types.
この鑿はとてもよく切れる。
This chisel cuts very well.
Specifically a chisel used for carving or engraving, often smaller and used in arts and crafts.
Carve wood with a chisel.
A chisel for metal or stone, often struck with a hammer. Typically written in katakana.
The stonemason split the stone with a chisel.
Describing the act of using a chisel.
Literally 'carve with a chisel'. The most natural way to say 'to chisel' in the sense of carving.
He is chiseling the wood.
Means 'to shave or pare with a chisel', focusing on removing thin layers.
Chisel the surface.
Specifically using a metal/stone chisel (タガネ) for engraving or cutting hard materials.
Chisel a name into the gravestone.
Using 'chisel' in the slang sense of cheating someone out of money.
That salesman chiseled me out of my money.