- seisaku work (film, book); production, creation, turning (something) out, development
Use 制作 for the making of media works such as films, TV programs, or albums; it is more formal than 作る and focuses on the production process.
この映画は有名な監督が制作した。
Kono eiga wa yūmei na kantoku ga seisaku shita.
This film was produced by a famous director.
新しいアニメの制作が始まった。
Atarashii anime no seisaku ga hajimatta.
Production of the new anime has started.
⚖️ Often confused with 製作, which is used for physical manufacturing; 制作 is for creative works like films and music.
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