also: つくりもん
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
artificial product; imitation; fake
Broadly refers to something man-made, artificial, or not genuine; can be used for counterfeit goods, artificial objects, or anything fabricated.
この花は作り物みたいにきれいだ。
This flower is so beautiful it looks artificial.
彼の笑顔は作
His smile was fake.
noun
Used for stories, accounts, or narratives that are invented rather than factual.
その話は全部作り物だ。
That story is completely made up.
noun
festival decoration; ornamental display
Specifically refers to decorations or ornamental objects created for festivals or events.
祭りのために大きな作り物をこしらえた。
They made a large decoration for the festival.
noun
theatrical prop; stage property
Especially a large prop used in traditional Japanese theater like Noh or Kyogen, such as a tree, well, or boat.
能舞台では、作り物の松がよく使われる。
On the Noh stage, a prop pine tree is often used.
noun
Rare or dialectal use referring to agricultural produce; more commonly expressed as 作物 (さくもつ).
この辺りでは作り物として米を作っている。
Around here they grow rice as a crop.