Quick answer
作 is the kanji for "to make". A common reading is つく.る (tsukuru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to make
Also : to produce · to build · to prepare
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 作 represents 'MAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of make.
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.
Vocabulary using 作
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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