A woodworking chisel used in carpentry and joinery.
The carpenter shaved the wood with a chisel.
The craftsman carved a Buddhist statue out of wood using a chisel.
He bored a hole in the board with a chisel and drove a nail into it.
Beginners start by practicing how to use a chisel.
flat chisel
dovetail chisel; chisel for dovetail joints
Usually written in kana; the kanji 鑿 is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Katakana spelling is sometimes used, especially in technical contexts or for emphasis.
Kanji form is rare and may be unfamiliar; kana is preferred.
The origin is uncertain; the word is native Japanese and the kanji 鑿 is a Chinese character assigned to this meaning.