Translation guide
Kanji characters created in Japan, following Chinese character formation principles but not used in Chinese. Often called 'kokuji' (国字).
Referring to kanji that were created in Japan, as opposed to those borrowed from China.
Listing or introducing specific characters that were created in Japan.
When discussing a particular character, simply use it and optionally note that it is a 国字. Common examples include 働 (work), 峠 (mountain pass), 辻 (crossroads), 畑 (field), 込 (crowded/included).
"働" is one of the Japanese-made kanji.
Literally 'Japanese-made kanji'. A more descriptive term, often used in academic or explanatory contexts.
和製漢字には「峠」や「辻」などがあります。
Japanese-made kanji include characters like "峠" and "辻".
The Japanese-made kanji "峠" means a road crossing over a mountain.