作る

つくる

to make, to create

Also:to prepare (food), to raise, to draw up (a document)

What does 作る mean?

作る is a Japanese verb meaning to make, to create in English. It can also be translated as to prepare (food), to raise, to draw up (a document) depending on context. It is written as 作る in kanji, つくる in hiragana, and tsukuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

どこへ行っても、彼は必ず友達を作る

Wherever he may go, he is sure to make friends.

たまごを割らずにオムレツはれない。

You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.

あなたの菜園でれる穀物や野菜を食べて生活する方がずっと安上がりだ。

It's much cheaper to live on grains and vegetables you can grow in your garden.