作る

作る

"To make" or "to create."

In this context, "作る" is utilized to mean "to fabricate" or "to concoct," and is applied to an abstract concept like a story in this example.

彼がその話を作ったのは明らかだ。

It is evident that he fabricated that story.

Here, "作る" represents the act of "establishing" or "formulating," showing its usage in creating something abstract, such as rules.

明日、新しいルールを作る予定です。

We plan to establish new rules tomorrow.

Here, "作る" (tsukuru) is used in the direct sense of "to make" or "to create" something tangible, such as a cake.

私はそのケーキを作るのに一時間かかった。

It took me an hour to make that cake.