noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to a creative or artistic work, such as a painting, novel, or film. Often used as a suffix in compounds like 作品 (sakuhin).
これは彼の最高の作だ。
This is his best work.
この作は多くの人
This piece moved many people.
noun
Agricultural term for the produce or yield of a harvest. Often used in compounds like 豊作 (hōsaku, good harvest) or 凶作 (kyōsaku, poor harvest).
今年は米の作が良い。
This year's rice crop is good.
天候不順で作が減った。
The harvest decreased due to unseasonable weather.
noun
Refers to the technical skill or craftsmanship evident in a work, especially in traditional arts, crafts, or agriculture. Often used in compounds like 手作 (tezukuri, handmade) or 細作 (saisaku, fine work).
この陶器は作が細かい。
This pottery shows fine workmanship.
彼の作はまだ未熟だ。
His technique is still immature.