Japanese word

制作

Pronunciation

Romajiseisaku

Meaning

  • nounproduction

Example

映画を制作します。ei ga o sei saku shi ma su

I produce a movie.

Illustration for 制作 (production)

More examples

番組の制作には多くの時間がかかります。ban gumi no sei saku ni wa ō ku no ji kan ga ka ka ri ma su

Producing a program takes a lot of time.

Core concept

Centers on shaping an intended work from its plan into a finished creation.

Common phrases

  • 動画の制作dō ga no sei saku

    video production

  • 制作会社sei saku kai sha

    production company

  • 制作費sei saku hi

    production cost

Similar words

製作seisaku: The making of a product or physical object.
創作sōsaku: The creation of an original artistic work.
作成sakusei: The creation of a document or other material.

Definition in Japanese

計画を立て、作品を作り上げること。kei kaku o ta te saku hin o tsuku ri a ge ru ko to

Word origin

制作 (seisaku, "production") is formed from 制 (sei, "control or system") and 作 (saku, "make"), linking organized planning with the act of making.

Usage tips

  • 制作 (seisaku) is commonly used for creating works such as films and programs, while 製作 (seisaku) often emphasizes making a product or object.

Other meanings

  • creationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 制作するseisakusuruproduceverb

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