ichidan verb, intransitive verb
get used to; become accustomed to; become familiar with
General use for adapting to a situation, environment, or thing over time. Often used with に.
新しい仕事に慣れるまで時間がかかった。
It took time to get used to the new job.
He is used to living alone.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
become skilled at; become experienced in
Focuses on gaining proficiency through practice. Often used with に or ～のに.
料理に慣れてきたので、手際がよくなった。
I've become skilled at cooking, so I'm more efficient now.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
become tame; become domesticated
Only when written 馴れる
Used for animals becoming accustomed to humans. Typically written as 馴れる.
その野良猫はだんだん人に馴れてきた。
The stray cat has gradually become tame around people.
ichidan verb, auxiliary verb
get used to doing
Auxiliary verb attached to the -masu stem of another verb. Indicates becoming accustomed to that action.
毎日練習して、日本語を話し慣れた。
I practiced every day and got used to speaking Japanese.