造: the kanji for make; build
造 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means make; build. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
造 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
造 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゾウ (zou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 製造せいぞう · seizō | manufacturing |
| 構造こうぞう · kōzō | structure |
| 創造そうぞう · sōzō | creation |
| 木造もくぞう · mokuzō | wooden (building) |
つくる (tsukuru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 造るつくる · tsukuru | to make; to build |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この工場では車の部品を製造している。Kono kōjō de wa kuruma no buhin o seizō shite iru.This factory makes car parts.
- 日本には古い木造の家が多い。Nihon ni wa furui mokuzō no ie ga ōi.There are many old wooden houses in Japan.
- この建物は地震に強い構造になっている。Kono tatemono wa jishin ni tsuyoi kōzō ni natte iru.This building has an earthquake-resistant structure.
- この地方では昔から酒を造っている。Kono chihō de wa mukashi kara sake o tsukutte iru.Sake has been brewed in this region for a long time.
- 子どもの創造する力を大切にしたい。Kodomo no sōzō suru chikara o taisetsu ni shitai.I want to value children's creativity.
Questions about 造
How many strokes does 造 have?
造 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 造?
The on readings are zou (ゾウ). The kun readings are tsukuru (つくる).
What JLPT level is 造?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Work, money and industry
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 造
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.