こなす
こなす
verb-godan
to handle; to manage; to master; to digest
1.
to handle; to manage; to deal with competently
To successfully handle or manage tasks or situations.
彼は仕事をうまくこなす。
He handles his work well.
大量の書類をこなさなければならない。
I have to get through a large amount of paperwork.
2.
to master; to become proficient at
To become skilled at something through practice.
彼女は三か国語をこなす。
She is proficient in three languages.
こなす means to handle, manage, or master something.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: Transitive (他動詞)
- Pattern: Xをこなす
NUANCES:
- Implies competent handling or skilled management
- Often suggests dealing with a large volume or difficulty
- Can imply getting through or completing tasks
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 仕事をこなす: handle work
- 量をこなす: get through volume
- 役割をこなす: fulfill a role
- うまくこなす: handle well
- 難しい仕事をこなす: handle difficult work
WRITING:
- Usually written in hiragana
- Can be written as 熟す (rarely used)
RELATED:
- 処理する: to process, handle
- 対応する: to deal with
- 使いこなす: to master using