作
JLPT N4
Make, create
Readings
On’yomi: サク (saku)
Kun’yomi: つく(る) (tsuku(ru))
to make
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
作る
つくる
to make
作品
さくひん
work (art)
作業
さぎょう
task
作文
さくぶん
composition
動作
どうさ
movement
Example Sentences
料理を作ります。
りょうり を つくります。
I cook food.
作文を書きます。
さくぶん を かきます。
I write a composition.
Cultural Note
✍️ 作 (make / create) reflects Japanese values:
1. Craftsmanship & Art:
o Japan has a long tradition of valuing creativity, skill, and production, reflected in words like 作品 and 作家 (artist / creator).
2. Education:
o 作文 is an essential part of school curriculum, emphasizing expression and structured creation.
3. Work & Industry:
o 作業 shows the cultural importance of diligence and proper work.
1. Craftsmanship & Art:
o Japan has a long tradition of valuing creativity, skill, and production, reflected in words like 作品 and 作家 (artist / creator).
2. Education:
o 作文 is an essential part of school curriculum, emphasizing expression and structured creation.
3. Work & Industry:
o 作業 shows the cultural importance of diligence and proper work.