noun

  1. making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure.
  2. appearance (attire, make-up, etc.).
  3. build, physique.
  4. sashimi.

noun used as a prefix

  1. forced (smile, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
作り つくり
 
造り つくり

Contained Kanji Breakdown

make, production, prepare
サク つく.る サ (2nd, N4)
human radical (no. 9)
though, notwithstanding, while
サ サク -なが.ら (Kentei Pre-1)