JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
作 — make
- Reading
- サク・サ・つく.る・つく.り・\~づく.り
- Meaning
- make; production; prepare; build
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
作 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is サク・サ・つく.る・つく.り・\~づく.り and it means make; production; prepare; build. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
作 appears in everyday japanese words such as 作 (a work), 作り (make-up) and 作戦 (military or naval operations).
Japanese words containing 作
Frequently asked questions
What does 作 mean in Japanese?
作 means make; production; prepare; build in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 作 read?
作 is read サク・サ・つく.る・つく.り・\~づく.り. Reading it inside real words — 作 and 作り and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 作 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 作 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 作 in a word?
A common word containing 作 is 作 (さく) — "a work". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 作 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 作 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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