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造
造 (readings: ぞう, つく; Japanese kanji) means “create / build”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 製造 (manufacturing).
What does 造 mean?
| Kanji | 造 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | create / build |
| Readings | ぞう, つく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 造
造 is read ぞう or つく depending on the word.
Example words with 造
| Example | 製造 (manufacturing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14