Japanese

さくせい
Meaning: creation; production; preparation (of a document/plan)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

作
成

Example sentences

I created a report for the new project.
久しぶりに、新規でアカウントを作成した。
I created a new account for the first time in a while.
パソコンのデスクトップにショートカットを作成した。
I created a shortcut on the PC desktop.
新しいプロジェクトを提案するために、企画書を作成した。
I created a proposal to suggest a new project.
遺言書を公証人の前で作成した。
I created the will in front of a notary public.
一昨昨日の会議の議事録をまだ作成していません。
I haven't created the minutes for the meeting three days ago yet.
このファイルのエイリアスを作成した。
I created an alias for this file.
政府の主計局が予算を作成する
The government's budget bureau creates the budget.
会社の設立には定款を作成し、公証人の認証を受ける必要がある。
To establish a company, it is necessary to draw up articles of incorporation and receive certification from a notary public.
彼は会議の撮要を作成した
He created a summary of the meeting.

Usage Notes

Mainly used for making documents, plans, or digital content. Distinct from '製作' which is more for physical objects.

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