🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

宝石彫刻師

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hōseki chōkokushi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lapidary/ˈlæp.ɪ.dər.i/
nounadjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #28500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"宝石彫刻師がルビーを美しくカットした。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An artisan who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones and gems.

    "The skilled lapidary transformed the raw opal into a brilliant, multifaceted gemstone."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the engraving, cutting, or inscription of stone, especially for monuments or memorials.

    "The museum featured an impressive collection of Roman lapidary inscriptions carved into marble."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'lapidarius', meaning 'of stones', stemming from 'lapis' (stone). Entering Middle English in the 15th century, the term originally referred to a treatise on precious stones before expanding to denote the art, craft, or person specializing in cutting, polishing, and engraving gems.

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