What does 工作 mean?
工作 is a Japanese noun meaning “handicraft, maneuvering” in English. It can also be translated as “work, maneuvering” depending on context. It is written as 工作 in kanji, こうさく in hiragana, and kousaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は工作に熟練している。
He is skilled in handicraft.
会計係が逮捕されたが、原因は彼の裏帳簿工作だという噂があった。
When the accountant was arrested, rumour had it that it was for his creative bookkeeping.