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Kana: さくせい Romaji: sakusei Level: N2

作成

Meaning in English

creation, preparation, to make

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Word context

What it means

作成 means the act of creating, drafting, or producing something; the process of making or compiling from plans or materials, especially for documents, files, or formal outputs.

Main meanings

  • primary sense of creating or drafting a document, file, form, or plan
  • process-oriented use describing the generation or compilation of data, records, or digital items
  • formal contexts such as contracts, reports, or official forms

How to use it

Used to describe the act of creating or preparing something in both formal and informal contexts: 文書の作成, レポートの作成, アカウントの作成, データの作成; common in business, IT, and administration. 作成する appears as the verb form to say someone will create or has created something.

Variants and close terms

  • 作成 (sakusei) — main sense
  • 作製 (sakusei) — variant kanji often used for manufacturing or physical production
  • 生成 (seisei) — generation or production in technical contexts
  • 作り出す (tsukuridasu) — related verb meaning to bring into existence

Composition

  • 作 = to make, craft
  • 成 = to become, complete

Etymology

作 (to make) + 成 (to become/complete) → compound indicating the act of making or completing something.

Word class

noun (名詞); can form a verb with suru: 作成する

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