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熟練

jukuren

What does "熟練" mean in English?

skilled

彼は熟練した技術者です

He is a skilled technician


How to use "熟練" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

formal

Having extensive experience and expertise in a particular skill or field

この仕事には熟練した職人が必要です

This job requires a skilled craftsman

Often used to describe professionals with years of experience in their field

Collocations

熟練した技術skilled technique熟練した職人skilled craftsman熟練した運転手experienced driver

Synonyms

熟達経験豊富達人

Antonyms

未熟初心者

Related Phrases

熟練工phrase
skilled worker
熟練者phrase
experienced person

Pro Tip

Usage in professional contexts

This word is commonly used to describe professionals who have mastered their skills through years of experience

Gold Rule

Formal usage

This word is more formal and is typically used in professional or technical contexts

Word Origin

Combination of 熟 (juku, meaning 'ripe' or 'mature') and 練 (ren, meaning 'practice' or 'training')

Usage Notes

Often used in professional contexts to describe someone who has mastered their craft through years of practice

Word Breakdown

熟
ripe, mature
root
+
練
practice, training
root
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