noun
General term for a craftsman who carves or engraves designs into wood, metal, stone, etc.
祖父は木彫りの彫り物師だった。
My grandfather was a woodcarver.
この寺の欄間は有名な彫り物師の作です。
The transom in this temple is the work of a famous carver.
noun
Specifically a traditional Japanese tattoo artist, often associated with irezumi. Cross-referenced with 彫師.
See also: 彫師
彼は腕のいい彫り物師として知られている。
He is known as a skilled tattoo artist.
彫り物師になるには長い修行が必要だ。
Becoming a tattoo artist requires a long apprenticeship.
Compound of 彫り物 (horimono, 'carving' or 'tattoo') + 師 (shi, 'master' or 'specialist').