彫ちょう工こう

noun

carver; engraver; sculptor

Refers to a person who carves or engraves, especially in artistic or craft contexts. The term is somewhat formal and may be encountered in historical or traditional craft descriptions.

• 彼かれは有ゆう名めいな彫ちょう工こうで、木き彫ぼりの作さく品ひんが高たかく評ひょう価かされている。

  He is a famous carver, and his woodcarving works are highly regarded.

• この印いん章しょうは熟じゅく練れんの彫ちょう工こうによって彫ほられた。

  This seal was carved by a skilled engraver.