make

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is ぞう, and the kun reading is つくる. It has 10 strokes and relates to making an object or manufacturing a product.
• Basic usage: 造る is read つくる, and 製造 is read せいぞう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 造る / 製造
  • 造る means make or brew and is read つくる. It describes brewing a drink or making a shaped object such as a ship.
  • この蔵では米から酒を造っている。 means “This brewery makes rice wine.”
  • 製造 means manufacture or production and is read せいぞう. It refers to producing goods through a manufacturing process.
  • この工場では木製の椅子を製造している。 means “This factory manufactures wooden chairs.”