1.
proficiency; mastery; becoming skilled through practice
The state of having become highly skilled at something through sustained practice and experience. Emphasizes the process of maturing into competence.
技術に熟達した職人だ。
He is a craftsman who has mastered the technique.
英語に熟達するには時間がかかる。
It takes time to become proficient in English.
長年の訓練によって剣術に熟達した武士は少なくなかった。
There were many warriors who achieved mastery of swordsmanship through years of training.
GRAMMAR:
Used as a suru verb. The pattern is ～に熟達する (to become proficient at ~). The particle に marks the skill or subject.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～に熟達する (to master ~)
- ～に熟達した + noun (a noun skilled at ~)
- 熟達者 (expert, master)
CONTRAST:
- 上達 (improvement — emphasizes getting better, can apply at any level)
- 熟達 (mastery — emphasizes reaching a high level of skill through maturation)
- 精通 (being well-versed — emphasizes knowledge rather than skill)