彫像
Meanings
1
carved statue; sculpture
Refers specifically to a statue or figure created by carving, as opposed to casting or modeling. Often used in art and historical contexts.
I saw an ancient Greek statue at the art museum.
This sculpture is made of marble.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を彫って彫像を作るto carve a statue out of a material
He carved a statue out of marble.
- 彫像を建てるto erect a statue
A statue of the famous writer was erected in the park.