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熟
“ripe / skilled” in Japanese is 熟, read juku, u (じゅく, う). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 熟語 (idiom).
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トマトが熟す。
トマトがじゅくす。The tomato ripens.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 熟 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ripe / skilled |
| Readings | じゅく, う |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 熟語 (idiom) |
How to read 熟
熟 is read juku (じゅく) or u (う) depending on the word.
Words with 熟
- 熟語
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Updated: 2026-08-28