JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
彫 — carve
- Reading
- チョウ・ほ.る・\~ぼ.り
- Meaning
- carve; engrave; chisel
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
彫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・ほ.る・\~ぼ.り and it means carve; engrave; chisel. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
彫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 彫る (to carve) and 彫刻 (carving).
Japanese words containing 彫
Frequently asked questions
What does 彫 mean in Japanese?
彫 means carve; engrave; chisel in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 彫 read?
彫 is read チョウ・ほ.る・\~ぼ.り. Reading it inside real words — 彫る and 彫刻 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 彫 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 彫 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 彫 in a word?
A common word containing 彫 is 彫る (ほる) — "to carve". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 彫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 彫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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