彫刻家(ちょうこくか)

ちょうこくか
noun
sculptor
1. sculptor
An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art by carving, modeling, or casting materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay.
ミケランジェロは有名(ゆうめい)な彫刻家(ちょうこくか)だ。
Michelangelo was a famous sculptor.
彼女(かのじょ)は彫刻家(ちょうこくか)を目指(めざ)して美術(びじゅつ)大学(だいがく)に入(はい)った。
She entered art school aiming to become a sculptor.
この公園(こうえん)には有名(ゆうめい)な彫刻家(ちょうこくか)の作品(さくひん)が展示(てんじ)されている。
Works by famous sculptors are displayed in this park.

RELATED ART PROFESSIONS:

  • 画家(がか) (painter)
  • 陶芸家(とうげいか) (potter/ceramicist)
  • 工芸家(こうげいか) (craftsman/craftsperson)
  • 芸術家(げいじゅつか) (artist - general term)

SUFFIX NOTE: The suffix ～家(か) is commonly used for professions, especially those involving expertise or artistry: 作家(さっか) (writer), 音楽家(おんがくか) (musician), 写真家(しゃしんか) (photographer).

RELATED VOCABULARY:

  • 彫刻(ちょうこく) (sculpture - the art form or artwork)
  • 彫(ほ)る (to carve/sculpt)

Related Words

Related: 画家(がか) (painter)
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Added 2026.1.19 8:14 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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