noun
maker of metallic ornaments; metal ornament craftsman
Refers to a traditional craftsman who creates decorative metalwork, such as ornaments for swords, jewelry, or architectural fittings. The term is somewhat specialized and may not be widely known outside of craft contexts.
彼の祖父は有名な飾り職で、刀の鍔を作っていた。
His grandfather was a famous metal ornament craftsman who made sword guards.
この神社の金具は、江戸時代
The metal fittings of this shrine are the work of an Edo-period metal ornament maker.
職人 is a general term for 'craftsman' or 'artisan'. 飾り職 is a specific type of craftsman specializing in metal ornaments.
Standard kanji spelling for this occupation.
Irregular okurigana usage; the reading is still かざりしょく but the okurigana り is omitted. Very rare.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Uses the rare kanji 錺, which specifically means metal ornamentation. Seldom used in modern writing.
Irregular okurigana usage; the reading is still かざりしょく but the okurigana り is omitted. Very rare.
Compound of 飾り (kaza-ri, 'decoration', the continuative form of 飾る kazaru 'to decorate') + 職 (shoku, 'occupation, craft'). The kanji 錺 is a kokuji (Japanese-made kanji) specifically for metal ornamentation, but 飾り職 is the standard spelling.