作 — make
作 means “make”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: サク (saku), サ (sa). Kun'yomi: つく(る) (tsukuru). You'll see it in words such as 作る (tsukuru, “to make”).
作
- Meaning
- make
- On'yomi
- サク (saku), サ (sa)
- Kun'yomi
- つく(る) (tsukuru)
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Everyday actions
How to remember 作
A person (亻) with a saw (乍), making something.
Parts: 亻 person · 乍 saw
Words with 作
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 作る | つくる tsukuru kun | to make |
| 作 | さく saku on | work; piece |
| 作り | つくり tsukuri kun | making; producing |
Example sentences
- ケーキを作りました。
I made a cake.