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 techniques

v. (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.)

a piece; a bit; a strip; a slip; a slice; a scrap; a cut; a chop; a fragment; a shrapnel

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[彫刻] sculpture; carving; engraving

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[組閣] formation [organization] of a cabinet [ministry]

[彫刻-] sculpture; carve; engrave

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[組閣-] form [organize] a cabinet [ministry]