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彫

彫 — carve, engrave, chisel

Learn the correct stroke order for 彫 (carve), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほ.るhoru、-ぼ.りbori
Strokes11
Radical彡
Frequency#1533
Meaningscarve, engrave, chisel

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

彫るほるto carve; to engrave; to sculptverb
彫金ちょうきんchasing; metal carving; metal engravingnoun
彫刻ちょうこくcarving; engraving; sculpturenoun
彫塑ちょうそcarving; engravingnoun
彫像ちょうぞう(carved) statue; sculpturenoun
木彫もくちょうwood carving; wooden sculpture; woodcraftnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 彫 (carve) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 彡.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 彫 is #1533, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

彫るほる — to carve; to engrave; to sculpt
彫金ちょうきん — chasing; metal carving; metal engraving
彫刻ちょうこく — carving; engraving; sculpture

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 彫 have?

The kanji 彫 (carve) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 彫?

彫 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 彫 mean?

彫 means: carve, engrave, chisel. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ほ.る, -ぼ.り.

What JLPT level is 彫?

彫 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.