ichidan verb
emboss; carve in relief
Used for creating raised designs or patterns by carving away the background, as in woodcarving, metalwork, or sculpture.
職人が木の板に龍の模様を彫り上げた。
The craftsman carved a dragon pattern in relief on the wooden board.
ichidan verb
Emphasizes the completion of a carving or engraving project, often after sustained effort.
一週間かけて石碑の文字を彫り上げた。
I finished engraving the characters on the stone monument after a week of work.