noun
making; manufacturing; construction; structure
Refers to the act of making, the way something is made, or its resulting structure. Often used in compounds like 手作り (handmade) or 作り方 (how to make).
この家具はしっかりした作りだ。
This furniture is of solid construction.
Mom's homemade cake is the best.
noun
Used for a person's dressed-up appearance, including attire, makeup, and overall styling. Often in phrases like 作り込む (to dress up elaborately).
彼女はパーティーにすごい作りで現れた。
She showed up at the party in an elaborate getup.
noun
Describes body type or physical build. Common in phrases like 体の作り (body structure) or がっしりした作り (sturdy build).
彼はスポーツマンらしいがっしりした作りをしている。
He has the sturdy build of an athlete.
noun
Polite term for sashimi, often used in restaurants or formal settings. The prefix お is usually added: お作り.
See also: お作り
本日のお作りは、まぐろとサーモンでございます。
Today's sashimi is tuna and salmon.
noun, used as a prefix
forced; put-on
Used as a prefix to indicate something artificial or insincere, e.g., 作り笑い (forced smile), 作り声 (put-on voice).
彼は作り笑いを浮かべた。
He put on a forced smile.