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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hair and around. Carving around with hair.
Symbolism
Sculpture, carve, statue. Represents carving.
Component Breakdown
彫=
周彡
周 + 彡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 彫
Four-Character Compounds
彫心鏤骨
ちょうしんるこつ
laborious work; lucubration; lucubrations
Other kanji with the same meaning
“carve”
“engrave”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 彫 mean in Japanese?
彫 means carve, engrave, chisel.
How do you read 彫?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: ほ.る、-ぼ.り (horu, bori).
How many strokes does 彫 have?
彫 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).
Is 彫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
彫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means carve, engrave, chisel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.