制作
せいさく · seisaku
Work (film, book)
- production, creation, turning (something) out, development
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How it’s used
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.
Often confused with 製作, which is used for physical manufacturing; 制作 is for creative works like films and music.
Example sentences
この映画は有名な監督が制作した。
This film was produced by a famous director.
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新しいアニメの制作が始まった。
Production of the new anime has started.
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What does 制作 mean?
Work (film, book). It can also mean: production, creation, turning (something) out, development.
How do you pronounce 制作?
せいさく (seisaku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 制作?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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