熟れる | Japanese meaning

熟れる【なれる】

Frequency rank: 23,860. – 24,001. (for form なれる: 1,094.)

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to mature (esp. by fermentation); to ripen (e.g. wine, cheese); to be properly aged; to become seasoned
to rotarchaism

Forms

熟れる【なれる】Frequency rank: 23,860. – 24,001.
なれるFrequency rank: 1,094.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to mature (esp. by fermentation); to ripen (e.g. wine, cheese); to be properly aged; to become seasoned

This word is used to describe the process of maturing or ripening, especially in the context of fermentation or aging food and beverages.

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Red wine matures over time and the taste becomes richer.

to rot

This word is also used to describe the process of decaying or rotting, usually in a negative sense.

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If you leave the fruit alone, it will not ripen properly and instead rot.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to wait for ripeningripe fruitto make (something) mature or ripennot ripeaged winematuration periodthe aroma increases when it ripensto fully matureit takes time to ripento harvest before it ripens