Japanese word

工作

Pronunciation

Romajikōsaku

Meaning

  • nouncraft

Example

学校で工作をしました。gak kō de kō saku o shi ma shi ta

I did a craft project at school.

Illustration for 工作 (craft)

More examples

この工作は牛乳パックで作れます。ko no kō saku wa gyū nyū pa kku de tsuku re ma su

This craft can be made from a milk carton.

Core concept

It centers on hands-on shaping of materials into a useful or decorative object.

Common phrases

  • 工作をするkō saku o su ru

    do a craft project

  • 工作の材料kō saku no zai ryō

    craft materials

  • 工作を完成させるkō saku o kan sei sa se ru

    finish a craft project

Similar words

製作seisaku: The making of a physical object, often as a planned product or finished piece.
工芸kōgei: The skilled making of useful or decorative objects by hand, often as a traditional art.
手芸shugei: The making of decorative or useful items by hand with materials such as cloth, thread, or yarn.
制作seisaku: The creation of an artistic or cultural work through planning and making.

Definition in Japanese

紙や木などの材料に手を加えて、物を作ること。kami ya ki na do no zai ryō ni te o kuwa e te mono o tsuku ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 工作 (kōsaku) combines 工 (kō, "work") and 作 (saku, "make"), giving the sense of making through work.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 工作 (kōsaku) commonly refers to a hands-on activity or project, especially one associated with school or a hobby.

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