Japanese dictionary
How to say "make" in Japanese
作るつくる · 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
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 作るつくる · tsukuru | To make; to create. |
| するする · suru | To make (a decision, a reservation). |
| 〜させる〜させる · saseru | To 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).
Example sentences
- 夕ご飯を作ります。Yūgohan o tsukurimasu.I'll make dinner.
- レストランを予約しました。Resutoran o yoyaku shimashita.I made a restaurant reservation.
- 資料を作ってください。Shiryō o tsukutte kudasai.Please make the materials.
- お待たせしてすみません。O-matase shite sumimasen.Sorry to make you wait.
- 来週までに決めます。Raishū made ni kimemasu.I'll make a decision by next week.
- 同じ間違いをしないようにします。Onaji machigai o shinai yō ni shimasu.I'll make sure not to make the same mistake.
Kanji in this word
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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