The Meaning of sakusei [作成] In Japanese

作成
さくせい
Romaji: sakusei N4

What does 作成 mean?

Translation and Meaning

creation, drafting, production, preparation

Definition

作成 means the act of creating, drafting, or producing something; the process of making or compiling from plans or materials, especially for documents, files, or formal outputs.

Type

noun (名詞); can form a verb with suru: 作成する

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • primary sense of creating or drafting a document, file, form, or plan
  • process-oriented use describing the generation or compilation of data, records, or digital items
  • formal contexts such as contracts, reports, or official forms

Etymology

作 (to make) + 成 (to become/complete) → compound indicating the act of making or completing something.

Composition

  • 作 = to make, craft
  • 成 = to become, complete

Usage

Used to describe the act of creating or preparing something in both formal and informal contexts: 文書の作成, レポートの作成, アカウントの作成, データの作成; common in business, IT, and administration. 作成する appears as the verb form to say someone will create or has created something.
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: imagine a craftsman turning raw material into a finished object; 作 means to make, 成 means to complete, together signaling the act of creation.

Variations

  • 作成 (sakusei) — main sense
  • 作製 (sakusei) — variant kanji often used for manufacturing or physical production
  • 生成 (seisei) — generation or production in technical contexts
  • 作り出す (tsukuridasu) — related verb meaning to bring into existence

Example Phrases

  • 新しい企画書の作成を手伝ってください。
    Atarashii kikakusho no sakusei o tetsudatte kudasai.
    Please help me with the creation of a new project proposal.
    Lista:
    • 新しい (atarashii) – new
    • 企画書 (kikakusho) – proposal
    • の (no) – of
    • 作成 (sakusei) – creation
    • を (wo) – (object marker)
    • 手伝ってください (tetsudatte kudasai) – please help
    「作成」 atua como substantivo para a ação de criar; aqui 「作成」 funciona como o objeto de 手伝ってください.
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