彫 — Carve / Engrave / Chisel

Master (高手)ちょう, ほ, -ぼ

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彫 (readings: ちょう, ほ, -ぼ; Japanese kanji) means “Carve / Engrave / Chisel”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 彫刻 (sculpture).

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What does 彫 mean?

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Kanji	彫
Meaning	Carve / Engrave / Chisel
Readings	ちょう, ほ, -ぼ
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	彫刻 (sculpture)

How to read 彫

彫 is read ちょう or ほ or -ぼ depending on the word.

Words with 彫

彫刻điêu khắc
彫塑điêu khắc và nặn tượng

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Updated: 2026-07-22