# 彫 — Carve

Frequency rank 1600 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 惨 (Disaster), less common than 撲 (Slap).

- On’yomi: ちょう
- Kun’yomi: ほ
- Radical: 彡 Bristle (Kangxi 59)
- Frequency path: Level XIII of XX

Circumference markings on the left are cut with a lantern's light on the right -- carving intricate circumference patterns illuminated by lantern light.

In words:

- 彫る ほる — to carve,to engrave,to sculpture,to chisel
- 彫刻 ちょうこく — carving,engraving,sculpture

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