It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 作 (saku, tsukuru)
Meaning: make
Examples
- 晩ご飯を作る。 I make dinner.
- 何の作家ですか。 What kind of writer is he? (“He is a writer of what?”)
- 私が作った椅子。 A chair made by me.
- あんこは小豆で作る Anko is made from adzuki beans.
- この映画は名作です This movie is a masterpiece.
- 作業中の建設作業員 construction worker on the job
- 健康な体を作ろう。 Let’s build a healthy body.
- 失業した建設作業員 unemployed construction worker
- 家で餃子を作った。 I made some Chinese dumplings at home.
- 彼は作業を終えた。 He got his work finished.