This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

彫り物師

彫物師

Reading

Kana: ほりものし
Romaji: horimonoshi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

engraver; carver; sculptor; sculpturer; statue maker

2

tattoo artist

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 ほ.る、 -ぼ.り
Meanings: carve, engrave, chisel
Readings: ブツ、 モツ、 もの、 もの-
Meanings: thing, object, matter
Readings: シ、 いくさ
Meanings: expert, teacher, master, model, exemplar, army (incl. counter), war