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How to say "make" in Japanese

つくる · tsukuru

To "make" something in Japanese is 作る (tsukuru). Many English "make" phrases use する (suru) instead, like "make a reservation," 予約する.

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Ways to say "make" in Japanese

JapaneseWhen to use it
つくる · tsukuruTo make; to create.
する · suruTo make (a decision, a reservation).
〜させる · saseruTo make (someone do).

How to use it

"Make a mistake" is 間違える (machigaeru), and "make a decision" is 決める (kimeru).

"Make someone do" uses the causative: 待たせる (make someone wait).

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Questions

How do you say "make a reservation" in Japanese?

Say 予約する (yoyaku suru). 作る isn't used for reservations.

How do you say "make a mistake" in Japanese?

Say 間違える (machigaeru) or ミスをする (misu o suru).

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