熟す
じゅくす
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act)
Common word
Meanings
Godan verb (-su), su verb - precursor to the modern suru, Intransitive
to ripen; to mature- to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act)
- to be in common use; to come to sound natural
- to become skilled
Godan verb (-su), Transitive
to digest
All 10 meanings
- to break down; to break to pieces; to crush
- to be able to use; to be good at; to have a good command of
- to finish; to complete; to manage; to perform
- to sell
Suffix, Godan verb (-su)
to do ... well; to do ... completely
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 熟すじゅくす | 熟しますじゅくします |
| Negative | 熟さないじゅくさない | 熟しませんじゅくしません |
| Past | 熟したじゅくした | 熟しましたじゅくしました |
| Past negative | 熟さなかったじゅくさなかった | 熟しませんでしたじゅくしませんでした |
| Te-form | 熟してじゅくして |
|---|---|
| Potential | 熟せるじゅくせる |
| Passive | 熟されるじゅくされる |
| Causative | 熟させるじゅくさせる |
| Volitional | 熟そうじゅくそう |
| Imperative | 熟せじゅくせ |
| Conditional (ば) | 熟せばじゅくせば |
| Conditional (たら) | 熟したらじゅくしたら |
Example sentences
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The time is ripe for action.
りんごが熟している。
The apples are ripe.
まだ機は熟していない。
It's not yet the right time.
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The plan is not mature.
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These grapes are ripe.
More examples (10)
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A ripe apple dropped from the tree.
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The grapes are getting mature.
このバナナは熟していますか。
Are these bananas ripe?
それらは熟したりんごですか？
Are those apples ripe?
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The apple is not yet ripe.
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Cherries are ripe in June or July.
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The apple is not quite ripe yet.
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The apples will be ripe soon.
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The apples are not quite ripe.
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I'm afraid the time is not yet ripe for it.