塗ぬり師し

noun

lacquerer; lacquer craftsman; lacquer artist

Refers to a skilled artisan who applies lacquer (urushi) to objects such as bowls, trays, or decorative items. The term emphasizes the craft and artistry involved.

• 祖そ父ふは伝でん統とう的てきな塗ぬり師しで、漆しっ器きを作つくっています。

  My grandfather is a traditional lacquer craftsman and makes lacquerware.

• この美うつくしいお盆ぼんは、熟じゅく練れんの塗ぬり師しの作さく品ひんです。

  This beautiful tray is the work of a skilled lacquer artist.