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作
作 (readings: さく, つく; Japanese kanji) means “to make / to create”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 作品 (work/creation).
What does 作 mean?
| Kanji | 作 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to make / to create |
| Readings | さく, つく |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 作
作 is read さく or つく depending on the word.
Example words with 作
| Example | 作品 (work/creation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14