熟
う.れる
ureru
JLPT N115 strokesKanjiLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
熟 is the kanji for "Ripen". The most common reading is う.れる (ureru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Ripen
Also : Mellow · to mature · to acquire skill
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Readings
kunう.れる/ ureruonじゅく/ juku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
孰灬
Example Sentences
熟した果物の香りが漂う。
じゅくしたくだもののかおりがただよう。
The scent of ripe fruit fills the air.
彼の考えは熟考の結果だ。
かれのかんがえはじゅっこうのけっかだ。
His idea is the result of careful deliberation.
Vocabulary using 熟
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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