noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
sculpture; carving; engraved work
Noun use referring to a three-dimensional artwork, carved object, or engraved work. It can refer to the art form in general or to an individual piece.
彼女の彫刻が美術館に展示されている。
Her sculpture is on display at the museum.
庭に大きな木の彫刻が置かれている。
A large wooden carving is placed in the garden.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Action or process use, especially as 彫刻する. It may be transitive, as in 木を彫刻する or 日付を彫刻する, or intransitive when referring to sculpting as an activity.
職人が木を細かく彫刻した。
The craftsperson carved the wood in fine detail.
指輪の内側に日付を彫刻する。
We engrave the date on the inside of the ring.
週末はアトリエで彫刻している。
On weekends I sculpt in my studio.