noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
hand-carving; hand-engraving
Refers to carving or engraving done by hand, often contrasted with machine or laser engraving. Common in contexts like seals (印鑑), woodwork, or tattoos.
この印鑑は手彫りで作られています。
This seal was made by hand-carving.
手彫りの木製家具は温かみがある。
Hand-carved wooden furniture has a warm feel.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 彫り (carving), from the verb 彫る (to carve).