円熟(えんじゅく)

えんじゅく
noun, suru verb
maturity, mellowness, ripeness
1. maturity, mellowness, ripeness
The state of being fully developed and refined, especially in skills, character, or artistry. Often used for artistic or professional mastery that comes with experience.
円熟(えんじゅく)した演技(えんぎ)
a mature performance
彼(かれ)の芸術(げいじゅつ)は年(とし)を重(かさ)ねて円熟(えんじゅく)してきた。
His art has matured over the years.
円熟(えんじゅく)味(み)のある文章(ぶんしょう)を書(か)くには、長年(ながねん)の経験(けいけん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Writing prose with the flavor of maturity requires years of experience.

USAGE: 円熟(えんじゅく) implies a positive refinement that comes with age and experience, not merely growing old. It suggests that skills or character have reached their peak through gradual development.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 円熟(えんじゅく)した演技(えんぎ)/技術(ぎじゅつ)/作風(さくふう) (mature performance/technique/style)
  • 円熟(えんじゅく)味(み) (mellow flavor, mature quality)
  • 円熟(えんじゅく)の境地(きょうち) (state of maturity)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 熟練(じゅくれん) (skilled mastery - emphasizes technical proficiency)
  • 老練(ろうれん) (experienced, seasoned - emphasizes practical wisdom)
  • 成熟(せいじゅく) (maturity - more general, can be biological)
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