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作

作 — make, production, prepare

Learn the correct stroke order for 作 (make), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 27 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サクsaku、サsa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つく.るtsukuru、つく.りtsukuri、-づく.りzukuri
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#103
Meaningsmake, production, prepare, build

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

遺作いさくposthumous worksnoun
稲作いなさくrice cultivation; rice cropnoun
佳作かさくfine (piece of) work; excellent worknoun
凶作きょうさくbad harvest; poor cropnoun
劇作げきさくplaywritingnoun
傑作けっさくmasterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvrenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 作 (make) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 作 is #103, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺作いさく — posthumous works
稲作いなさく — rice cultivation; rice crop
佳作かさく — fine (piece of) work; excellent work

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 作 have?

The kanji 作 (make) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 作?

作 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 作 mean?

作 means: make, production, prepare, build. On'yomi readings: サク, サ. Kun'yomi readings: つく.る, つく.り, -づく.り.

What JLPT level is 作?

作 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.