1. to make; to create; something created
E.g.: 作文 (composition), 著作 (literary work)
2. to work; labor
E.g.: 作業 (work), 造作 (construction)
3. to do; to accomplish; to carry out; to act
E.g.: 作為 (deliberate act)
4. to cultivate; to farm; the produce
E.g.: 耕作 (cultivation), 豊作 (abundant harvest)
5. human behavior; action; movement
E.g.: 作法 (manners), 動作 (action)
6. to initiate; to promote; to bring about
E.g.: 作興 (revitalization)
7. abbreviation for Mimasaka Province
E.g.: 作州 (Sakushu - Mimasaka Province)
