Imagine a person diligently working with their hands, creating something meaningful. This person's work symbolizes their ability to make and produce.
Frequency in JLPT exams
The kanji '作' is commonly tested in JLPT examinations, particularly at the N4 level. Its various readings and meanings often appear in both the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.
Example Sentences
宿題を作りましたか？
Did you make your homework?
しゅくだいをつくりましたか？
shukudai o tsukurimashita ka?
映画を作るのが夢です。
Making movies is my dream.
えいがをつくるのがゆめです。
eiga o tsukuru no ga yume desu.
彼は小説を書くのが得意です。
He is good at writing novels.
かれはしょうせつをかくのがとくいです。
kare wa shousetsu o kaku no ga tokui desu.
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
The kanji '作' is commonly used in a variety of contexts, often relating to creation or production.
Remember the different readings and their meanings. For instance, '作' as 'tsukuru' is used when making something, while '作' as 'kaku' means to write.
Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with the stroke order, which may be useful in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
Pay attention to compound words using '作' as they can have different nuances based on the combination.
Usage in Japanese Names
Names like '作田' (Tsukita) or '作川' (Sakukawa) use the kanji '作'. It's occasionally found in surnames, symbolizing one's creative or productive nature.
