suru verb (special), intransitive verb
Used for fruit, crops, or figuratively for skills and ideas reaching full development.
夏になると、畑のトマトが次々と熟する。
In summer, the tomatoes in the field ripen one after another.
彼の才能はまだ
His talent hasn't matured yet.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
be ripe for action; be the right time
Describes a situation or opportunity that has become favorable; often used in formal or literary contexts.
機が熟するのを待つ。
Wait for the right moment.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
become established; sound natural
Used for customs, expressions, or practices that have become widely accepted or feel natural over time.
その言葉はまだ日常会話に熟していない。
That word hasn't yet become natural in everyday conversation.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
become skilled; become proficient
Refers to a person's skill or technique reaching a high level through practice or experience.
長年の修行で、彼の技はすっかり熟した。
Through years of training, his skill has fully matured.