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熟
熟 (readings: じゅく, う; Japanese kanji) means “ripe / skilled”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 熟語 (idiom).
What does 熟 mean?
| Kanji | 熟 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ripe / skilled |
| Readings | じゅく, う |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 熟
熟 is read じゅく or う depending on the word.
Example words with 熟
| Example | 熟語 (idiom) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14