Japanese for Kids · Level 14
90 words
Japanese word
図画工作
Pronunciation
Romajizugakōsaku
Meaning
- nounarts and crafts
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Covers creative school activities that express ideas through drawing, painting, and making objects by hand.
Common phrases
図画工作の時間zu ga kō saku no ji kan
arts and crafts class
図画工作の授業zu ga kō saku no ju gyō
arts and crafts lesson
図画工作の道具zu ga kō saku no dō gu
arts and crafts tools
Definition in Japanese
絵をかいたり、物を作ったりする小学校などの教科。e o ka i ta ri mono o tsuku tta ri su ru shō gak kō na do no kyō ka
Word origin
Combines 図画 (zuga, "drawing") and 工作 (kōsaku, "making things"), joining picture-making with practical craftwork.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- art classnoun