彫る
ほる
horu
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 56 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
彫る (ほる (horu)) means "to carve". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to carve
Also : to sculpt · to engrave · to tattoo
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Example Sentences
職人が木に美しい模様を彫る。
しょくにんがきにうつくしいもようをほる。
The artisan carves a beautiful pattern into the wood.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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