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No. 2,471 in Japanese

作ろ

The word "作ろ" is not a standalone word but can be a conjugated form of the verb "作る" (to make or create), specifically in the volitional form, meaning "let's make" or "shall (we) make."

In a sentence

  • 私は新しい机を作ろうとしています。

    I am trying to make a new desk.

    Here, 作ろう is the volitional form of 作る, meaning 'to make'. It expresses the speaker's intention or willingness to perform the action of making.

  • このお店では美味しいケーキを作ろうとしています。

    They are trying to make delicious cakes at this shop.

    The form 作ろう again denotes the intention behind making something—the cakes in this case, referring to the shop's attempt to create something desirable.

  • みんなで仲良くする環境を作ろう。

    Let's create an environment where everyone gets along well.

    Here, 作ろう adds the nuance of collaborative or inclusive effort, symbolizing the collective intent to establish something positive.

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