Vocabulary

What does 作り (つくり, tsukuri) mean?

作り (つくり, tsukuri) means structure, construction; build (of body).

Quick facts
Readingつくり
Romajitsukuri
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
つくり
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsukuri

structure, construction; build (of body)

  1. 1noun making; producing; manufacturing
  2. 2noun appearance (attire, make-up, etc.)
  3. 3noun build; physique
  4. 4noun sashimi
  5. 5noun prefix forced (smile, etc.)

Example sentences

  • He has a sturdy, big-boned build.

  • This house is wood-built and sturdily constructed.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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