How to use “Make” in Japanese (つくります・かけます etc.)

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In English, “make” covers many actions. In Japanese, we use different verbs depending on the situation. Let’s look at these useful expressions and practice with the audio!

I make a cake.

ケーキを つくります
kēki [o] tsukuri-masu.

I make breakfast.

あさごはんを つくります
asa-gohan [o] tsukuri-masu.

She‘s making a phone call.

かのじょは でんわを かけています/しています
kanojo [wa] denwa [o] kakete-i-masu/shite-i-masu.

I made a mistake.

まちがえました
machigae-mashita.

I made an appointment with the dentist.

はいしゃの よやくを しました
haisha [no] yoyaku [o] shi-mashita.

I want to make money.

おかねを かせぎたいです
okane [o] kasegi-tai-desu.

I hope this lesson helps your Japanese journey! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. ▷

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