also: ぬし · ぬっし
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.
My grandfather is a traditional lacquer craftsman and makes lacquerware.
This beautiful tray is the work of a skilled lacquer artist.
Standard spelling with okurigana, clearly indicating the reading ぬりし.
Abbreviated kanji spelling without okurigana; can also be read ぬし or ぬっし in some contexts.
Historical or dialectal reading; less common than ぬりし.
Variant reading, possibly dialectal or archaic; rarely used in modern standard Japanese.
Formed from 塗り, the continuative form of 塗る, “to coat; lacquer,” and 師, “specialist; artisan,” denoting a lacquerwork specialist.