noun
kanji formation; character coinage
Refers to the act or process of creating new kanji characters, often in historical, linguistic, or typographic contexts.
国字は日本で造字された漢字の一種です。
Kokuji are a type of kanji coined in Japan.
この辞典には造字の歴史についての詳しい説明がある。
This dictionary has a detailed explanation of the history of kanji formation.