Translation of Japanese word "作る" to English
作る
つくる
[tsukuru]
IPA: /tsɯkɯɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo create. To build, construct, produce, or originate.
How to use
作る (tsukuru) — 'to make / create'. Group 1 verb. つくります (polite), つくった (past). 料理を作る — make a meal. 手作り (tezukuri) — handmade.
🇬🇧 English
to make / create
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 作る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つくる
Romaji Transcription: tsukuru
Example Sentences
私は料理を作るのが好きです。
わたし は りょうり を つくる の が すき です。
I like to cook.
彼女は美しい絵を 作る。
かのじょ は うつくしい え を つくる。
She creates beautiful paintings.
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Common phrases
- 料理を作る— to cook / prepare food
- 手作り— handmade / homemade
Frequency rank: #49 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "作る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "作る" means "to make / create" in English.
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The word "作る" is read as "つくる" (tsukuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of making or creating something, such as crafting or cooking.".
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