noun
Refers to the act or result of carving or engraving, especially in wood, stone, or metal.
この仏像の彫りはとても細かい。
The carving on this Buddha statue is very detailed.
彼は木の彫りを趣味にしている。
He enjoys wood carving as a hobby.
noun
chiseled features; sculpted look
Only with reading ほり
Describes facial features that are sharply defined, like a sculpture. Often used for a well-defined nose or jawline.
彼は彫りの深い顔立ちをしている。
He has chiseled features.
Abbreviated kanji form, often seen in compounds or artistic contexts.
Kana spelling used when the kanji is not needed or for clarity.
The noun form of the verb 彫る (to carve). The reading えり is obsolete.