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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of which and fire. Ripening with fire.
Symbolism
Maturity, skill, ripen. Represents ripening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
孰 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 熟
Four-Character Compounds
熟慮断行
じゅくりょだんこう
being deliberate in council, and decisive in action
熟思黙想
じゅくしもくそう
considering (a matter) carefully and silently; being lost in silent contemplation
熟読玩味
じゅくどくがんみ
reading carefully with appreciation
老成円熟
ろうせいえんじゅく
experience that comes with age
Anime & Manga
未熟なふたりでございますが
We're New at This
A well-known work with 熟 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“mellow”
“ripen”
“mature”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 熟 mean in Japanese?
熟 means mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill.
How do you read 熟?
On'yomi: ジュク (JUKU). Kun'yomi: う.れる (ureru).
How many strokes does 熟 have?
熟 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 熟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
熟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.