Kanji 熟: mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill
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Kanji 熟: mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 熟
mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
No matter who (孰) is cooking, if you put food over a fire (灬), it will eventually ripen or cook. Just as food becomes fully cooked, it represents a person's skills becoming mature and skilled over time.
