Meaning: 彫刻n. (Hira=ちょうこく) carving, engraving, art of carving out letters or designs on hard surfaces; sculpture, art of forming three-dimensional works using any of several techniquesv. (Hira=ちょうこくする) sculpture, form a three-dimensional work of art using any of several techniques (such as welding, modeling, carving, etc.)