noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
overripeness; overripe
Describes fruit or other organic matter that has passed peak ripeness and is beginning to decay. Also used figuratively for cultures, eras, or systems that have matured to the point of decline.
爛熟した果実は甘い香りを放っていた。
The overripe fruit gave off a sweet smell.
その文明は爛
That civilization reached the peak of its maturity and then declined.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
full maturity; full development
Refers to a state of complete ripeness or peak development, often used in literary or formal contexts to describe cultures, arts, or societies at their height.
爛熟した文化は、時に退廃の美を生む。
A fully mature culture sometimes gives birth to an aesthetic of decadence.