How to say "Make" in Japanese

When translating "make" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 作ります and 努める. In Japanese, 作ります (つくります (tsukurimasu)) is typically associated with "to make, to produce" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Polite form of 作る. Used for making things, cooking food, or creating.. On the other hand, 努める (つとめる (tsutomeru)) maps to "to make an effort; to endeavor; to strive" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used when talking about making a conscious effort or trying hard to achieve something. It implies perseverance. It is an intransitive verb in most common usages related to effort.. A literal translation of "make" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!