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“arts and crafts” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizugakōsaku

Example

図画工作の時間に絵をかきます。zu ga kō saku no ji kan ni e o ka ki ma su

I draw a picture in arts and crafts class.

Illustration for 図画工作 (arts and crafts)

How to say “arts and crafts” in Japanese

“Arts and crafts” in Japanese is 図画工作 (zugakōsaku).

Covers creative school activities that express ideas through drawing, painting, and making objects by hand.

Full entry for 図画工作: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 図画工作

図画工作では、絵の具を混ぜて新しい色を作ります。zu ga kō saku de wa e no gu o ma ze te atara shi i iro o tsuku ri ma su

In arts and crafts, I mix paints to make new colors.

Tips for using 図画工作

  • In Japanese elementary schools, 図画工作 (zuga kōsaku) commonly includes both making pictures and working with materials, so arts and crafts is broader than drawing alone.

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