Japanese

だいく
Meaning: carpenter
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
工

Example sentences

He is a skilled carpenter.
大工は、厚い木の板を丁寧に削った。
The carpenter carefully planed the thick wooden board.
厳しい親方の下で、三年間大工の修行を積んだ。
I trained as a carpenter for three years under a strict master.
大工は鑿を使って木に穴を開けた。
The carpenter used a chisel to make a hole in the wood.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who builds and repairs wooden structures, especially houses.

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