Manufacturing or craftsmanship; the practice and skills of making things (handmade or industrial), often used broadly for production and manufacturing sectors.
日本のものづくりは品質へのこだわりで世界的に知られている。
Japan's manufacturing/craftsmanship is globally known for its commitment to quality.
若い世代にもモノ作りに興味を持つ人が増えている。
More young people are becoming interested in making things (manufacturing/craftsmanship).
工場見学で実際の物作りの現場を見た。
I saw an actual manufacturing site on the factory tour.
Refers to making New Year's decorations (a specialized sense found in some contexts).
祖母と一緒に正月の物作りをして門松を作った。
I made a kadomatsu (New Year's decoration) with my grandmother.
幼稚園で子どもたちが物作りの時間にしめ縄を作った。
At kindergarten, the children made shimenawa during craft time.
(archaic) Preparing fields, farming; an old term for agricultural work, rarely used today.
昔の文献には物作りが田畑の準備を意味する場合がある。
In old texts, 'monozukuri' can sometimes mean preparing fields.