木彫
Meanings
1
wood carving; wooden sculpture; woodcraft
Refers to the art, craft, or product of carving wood. Can be used for both the activity and the resulting object.
My grandfather's hobby is wood carving, and he often makes small Buddha statues.
Many old wooden sculptures remain in this temple.
Usage patterns
- 木彫を習うto learn wood carving
After retiring, he started learning wood carving.
- 木彫の作品a wood carving piece/work
Several wood carving pieces are on display at the museum.
- 木彫で〈物〉を作るto make something using wood carving
He makes Buddhist statues by wood carving.