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VocabJLPT N2

Sculpture

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. carving
2. engraving
3. Sculpture

This noun refers to the art of sculpture or a sculpted work, involving the carving or shaping of materials like stone, wood, or metal into three-dimensional forms. It is used in artistic and cultural contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The shadows falling on the carving in the hallway at night are kind of creepy.

Sentence 2

It's true — put a sculpture in a room and it instantly feels more grown-up.

Sentence 3

Wait, is our dog seriously mistaking that carving for a bone?!

Sentence 4

I just started seeing the sculpture's shadow as a cat!

Sentence 5

Hey, don't you think that carving looks like someone we know?