was making, was creating
夕飯作ってた
I was making dinner.
— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)
ついさっきこれ作ってたところ。
I was just making this a moment ago.
もし僕ならレシピ通りに作ってた
If it were me, I would have followed the recipe.
— レミーのおいしいレストラン (2007)
お前は不眠症で夜も働いた石鹸も作ってた
You had insomnia, worked nights, and even made soap.
— ファイト・クラブ (1999)
ケーキを作ってたんだよ。
I was making a cake.