General term for a craftsman who carves or engraves designs into wood, metal, stone, etc.
My grandfather was a woodcarver.
The transom in this temple is the work of a famous carver.
Specifically a traditional Japanese tattoo artist, often associated with irezumi. Cross-referenced with 彫師.
See also: 彫り師
He is known as a skilled tattoo artist.
Becoming a tattoo artist requires a long apprenticeship.
Standard spelling with okurigana; clearer for learners.
Variant without okurigana; also used.
Compound of 彫り物 (horimono, 'carving' or 'tattoo') + 師 (shi, 'master' or 'specialist').