JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
造 — create
- Reading
- ゾウ・つく.る・つく.り・\~づく.り
- Meaning
- create; make; structure; physique
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
造 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ゾウ・つく.る・つく.り・\~づく.り and it means create; make; structure; physique. 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.
造 appears in everyday japanese words such as 偽造 (forgery), 創造 (creation) and 造り (make up).
Japanese words containing 造
Frequently asked questions
What does 造 mean in Japanese?
造 means create; make; structure; physique in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 造 read?
造 is read ゾウ・つく.る・つく.り・\~づく.り. Reading it inside real words — 偽造 and 創造 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 造 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 造 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 造 in a word?
A common word containing 造 is 偽造 (ぎぞう) — "forgery". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 造 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 造 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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