作る
つくる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To make / To create
Examples
料理を作ります。
I make a meal.
📖 How to Use
「作る」is a verb meaning "To make / To create." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「作る」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「作る」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「作る」mean in Japanese?+
「作る」means "To make / To create". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「作る」?+
「作る」is read as「つくる」.
Is 「作る」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「作る」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「作る」?+
料理を作ります。 — I make a meal.
Practice 「作る」 with spaced repetition