創 kanji stroke order 創 japanese kanji writing 創 kanji diagram-kanji lookup

そうりつ
創立
noun, 'suru' verb
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
きず
創
Most common form: キズ
noun
1. wound; injury; cut; gash; bruise; scratch; scrape; scar
2. chip; crack; scratch; nick
つく
創
る
Most common form: 作る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to make; to produce; to manufacture; to build; to construct  (造る usu. for large-scale building, manufacturing, etc. 創る usu. for creating)
2. to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol)
はじ
創
める
Most common form: 始める
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to start; to begin; to commence; to initiate; to originate
2. to open (e.g. a store); to start up; to establish (business. etc.)

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The Kanji: 創 (Sō / Kizu)

The kanji 創 means "to create," "to initiate," or "wound." It combines 倉 (storehouse) with 刀 (knife), originally depicting surgical incisions - the beginning of healing. This character represents both creative beginnings and physical injuries.

Common Words & Example Sentences

1. 創造 (sōzō) - Creation

  • 芸術は創造の活動だ。

  • "Art is an act of creation."

2. 創立 (sōritsu) - Foundation

  • 学校の創立記念日。

  • "The school's founding anniversary."

3. 創作 (sōsaku) - Creative work

  • 創作料理を提供する。

  • "Serve creative cuisine."

4. 創傷 (sōshō) - Wound

  • 創傷の手当てをする。

  • "Treat the wound."

In summary, 創 describes genesis and injury - from artistic creation (創造, 創作) and institutional founding (創立) to physical wounds (創傷). It powerfully connects the concepts of beginning and damage in Japanese.


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