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

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The Japanese word for Master or Digest is 'Konasu', written as 熟す in Japanese.'Master' or 'Digest' in hiragana is こなす.

word

熟す

Meaning

Master, Digest

Reading

こなす

konasu

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

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4268

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 熟す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

熟

Meaning

Ripe, Mature

Hiragana in the Word 熟す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

す

Reading

Words Related to 熟す Through the Kanji 熟

This Word contains the Kanji 熟 as well.

word

成熟

Meaning

Maturity

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'Konasu' means 'Master' or 'Digest' .

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