How to say 'Master' or 'Digest' in Japanese | 熟す

word

Meaning

Master, Digest

Reading

Kanji

熟Ripe, Mature

Explanation

The Japanese verb '熟す (こなす)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to master' or 'to become proficient in something'. This usage often refers to skills, tasks, or knowledge. For example: He mastered the art of cooking「彼は料理を熟した」(かれはりょうりをこなした). The second meaning is 'to digest', referring to the process of breaking down food in the body. For example: My stomach can't digest this food「私の胃はこの食べ物を熟せない」(わたしのいはこのたべものをこなせない). The verb is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on context. It is often used in both casual and formal settings, and its nuance can shift based on the subject and object of the sentence.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

N1

Kanji Grade

6

Frequency

4268

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting