Translation guide
A stonecutter is a person who cuts, carves, or shapes stone, typically for construction, monuments, or art. In Japanese, the term varies based on the specific craft and context.
A person who cuts or works with stone in a general sense, such as in construction or quarrying.
The most common and general term for a stonecutter or stonemason. It refers to someone who works with stone, including cutting, shaping, and building.
彼は石工として長年働いている。
He has been working as a stonecutter for many years.
A more formal term for a stone processing worker or stone fabricator, often used in industrial contexts.
石材加工業者が大理石を切断している。
The stonecutter is cutting marble.
Literally 'stone cutter', but more often refers to the act of cutting stone or a quarry worker. Can be used for a person but is less common than 石工.
石切りが岩を割っている。
The stonecutter is splitting rocks.
A person who carves stone artistically, creating sculptures, statues, or decorative elements.
Specifically refers to a stone sculptor or stone carving artist. Emphasizes the artistic aspect.
その石彫家は美しい彫刻を作った。
The stonecutter created a beautiful sculpture.
A longer, more explicit term for a stone sculptor. Used in formal or artistic contexts.
石彫刻家が大理石で像を彫っている。
The stonecutter is carving a statue out of marble.
While 石工 is general, it can also refer to a stone carver in context, especially for traditional Japanese stonework.
A craftsperson specializing in traditional Japanese stonework, such as stone walls, lanterns, or garden elements.
Specifically a stonemason who builds stone walls or structures. Common in traditional Japanese architecture.
石積み職人が城の石垣を修復している。
The stonecutter is restoring the castle's stone wall.
Again, 石工 can be used for traditional stoneworkers, but 石積み職人 is more precise for wall building.
石工が庭に飛び石を置いている。
The stonecutter is placing stepping stones in the garden.
A person who cuts and polishes gemstones for jewelry.
A loanword from English, commonly used for a gemstone cutter in modern contexts.
宝石カッターがダイヤモンドを研磨している。
The stonecutter is polishing a diamond.
A more formal Japanese term for a gemstone polisher or lapidary.
宝石研磨師がルビーをカットしている。
The stonecutter is cutting a ruby.
石工 (いしく) is a broad term for anyone who works with stone, including construction workers and masons. 石彫家 (せきちょうか) specifically refers to an artist who carves stone sculptures. Use 石工 for general contexts and 石彫家 when emphasizing artistry.
The English word 'stonecutter' can be translated literally as 石切り (いしきり), but this often sounds unnatural or refers to the action rather than the person. Stick to 石工 or more specific terms depending on context.
A skilled stonecutter is carving a stone lantern.