熟れる【なれる】
Frequency rank: 23,860. – 24,001. (for form なれる: 1,094.)
- to mature (esp. by fermentation); to ripen (e.g. wine, cheese); to be properly aged; to become seasoned
- to rotarchaism
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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
- to rot
This word is used to describe the process of maturing or ripening, especially in the context of fermentation or aging food and beverages.
This word is also used to describe the process of decaying or rotting, usually in a negative sense.
If you leave the fruit alone, it will not ripen properly and instead rot.