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作 — Japanese Character Details

作

JLPT 17 strokesRadical: 亻 (person)

Character Breakdown

Components: 亻 + 乍

A person suddenly starts — to make, to work

Details

Stroke Count	7
Radical	亻 (#9 — person)
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 3, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#237 most common

Words Containing 作

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
無作為	musakui	random; randomized	JLPT 1
著作権	chosakuken	copyright	JLPT 1
作法	sahou	manners, etiquette	JLPT 1
所作	shosa	conduct, gesture	JLPT 1
副作用	fukusayou	side effect	JLPT 1
作成	sakusei	creation, preparation	JLPT 2
操作	sousa	operation, manipulation	JLPT 2
作業	sagyou	work, operation	JLPT 2
耕作	kousaku	cultivation, farming	JLPT 2
試作	shisaku	prototype, trial production	JLPT 2
作曲	sakkyoku	composition of music	JLPT 2
作詞	sakushi	songwriting; writing lyrics	JLPT 2
名作	meisaku	masterpiece	JLPT 2
傑作	kessaku	masterpiece; great work	JLPT 2
操作する	sousa suru	to operate	JLPT 3
作家	sakka	writer; author	JLPT 3

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

做

作 ≠ 做

昨

作 ≠ 昨

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 作 mean in Japanese?

作 is a Japanese character with the radical 亻.

How many strokes does 作 have?

The Japanese character 作 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 亻 (person).

What is the radical of 作?

The radical of 作 is 亻 (person, Kangxi radical #9).

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