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VocabJLPT N1

carpenter

Noun

Definitions

1. carpenter
2. Carpentry

A noun referring to a carpenter, a skilled craftsperson who builds and works with wood, especially in constructing buildings. It is a traditional occupation in Japan with a long history, and the word also appears in the set phrase 大工仕事, meaning carpentry work.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Carpenters start really early, don't they!" the kid said, surprised.

Sentence 2

"What's actually inside the walls?" I asked the carpenter.

Sentence 3

Hold on — do I even have the budget to hire a carpenter?

Sentence 4

"It's not bad enough to call a carpenter," my dad said casually.

Sentence 5

The carpenter next door fixed the hinges on our gate.