彫り物

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 彫り物 is read as ほりもの and can mean either a carved object or a tattoo marked on the body.
• Basic usage: The intended sense follows the object and location, such as a wooden decoration versus a marking on an arm.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Carved object
  • 木製の彫り物 refers to a decoration carved from wood. Example: 玄関に木製の彫り物が飾られている。
• Tattoo
  • When it is linked to a body part, it can refer to a tattoo on that part. Example: 物語の人物は腕の彫り物を布で隠した。