“Making” in Japanese
Short answer
Making in Japanese is “作り” (tsukuri). Full meaning: making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build, physique.
Other ways to say “Making” in Japanese
作成
sakusei making (a report, plan, contract, etc.), drawing up, writing out, preparing, creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
新調
shinchou making (a new suit, dress, etc.), having (something) made, buying new, refurbishing, renovating; new tune, new melody, new composition
ヅクリ
zukuri making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build, physique
形成
keisei formation, molding, making (up), taking form, giving form to; repair (e.g. with plastic surgery), replacement, -plasty
造り
tsukuri making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build, physique
メイキング
meekingu making-of, behind-the-scenes; making, creating
仕立て
shitate tailoring, dressmaking, sewing, making, preparation
ジタテ
jitate tailoring, dressmaking, sewing, making, preparation
じたて
jitate tailoring, dressmaking, sewing, making, preparation
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