Word
作成
Meaning in Englishcreation, 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