つく
作
　
り

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
つく
作
　
り
 作り つくり ✔
つく
造
　
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)