noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. handicraft.
  2. work, construction, manufacturing.
  3. maneuvering, manoeuvering.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
工作 こうさく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)
コウ ク もく (2nd, N4)
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)