noun
Often used in negative expressions like 造作なく (without difficulty) or 造作もない (easy, no trouble).
彼は造作なくその問題を解いた。
He solved the problem without any difficulty.
そんなことは造作もないことだ。
That's a piece of cake.
noun
hospitality; entertainment; treat
Dated term for entertaining guests or providing a treat; rarely used in modern Japanese.
昔の旅籠では、旅人に造作をふるまった。
In old inns, they offered hospitality to travelers.
The historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji 造 (make) and 作 (make) may suggest effort or trouble, but this is speculative.