作
つく.る
tsukuru
JLPT N47 strokesKanjiLevel 22 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
作 is the kanji for "Make". A common reading is つく.る (tsukuru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Make
Also : Build · Prepare · Production
Readings
kunつく.る/ tsukurukunつく.り/ tsukurikunづく.り/ zukurionさく/ sakuonさ/ sa
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 作 represents 'MAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of make.
Reading ·
On-reading: さく — remember this sound by associating it with make. Kun-reading: つく.る.
Example Sentences
手料理を作るのが好きです。
てりょうりをつくるのがすきです。
I like making home-cooked food.
作品を展示しました。
さくひんをてんじしました。
I exhibited my work.
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