noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
intaglio; hollow relief; sunken carving
Refers to a carving technique where the design is cut into the surface, opposite of 陽刻 (raised relief). Used as a noun or with する for the action.
この印章は陰刻で彫られている。
This seal is carved in intaglio.
Carve letters into the stone in hollow relief.
na-adjective
gloomy and cold; dreary
Rare literary adjective describing an atmosphere or expression that is dark, chilly, and depressing. Often used with な to modify nouns.
陰刻な表情で彼はうつむいていた。
He hung his head with a gloomy, cold expression.