こなれる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be digested

Refers to food being broken down in the stomach; often used in negative or conditional forms.

• 胃いが弱よわくて、肉にくがなかなかこなれない。

  My stomach is weak, so meat doesn't digest easily.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

master a skill; become proficient

Describes a skill or knowledge becoming internalized through practice; often used with 身につく or in the form こなれてくる.

• ピアノの練れん習しゅうを続つづけて、やっと曲きょくがこなれてきた。

  After continuing piano practice, the piece finally started to feel natural.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

mature (personality); mellow

Used for a person's character becoming rounded, less rough, or more sociable through experience.

• 彼かれも年としを取とって、だいぶこなれてきたね。

  He's aged and mellowed quite a bit, hasn't he?

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

mature (food); be properly aged

Refers to ingredients like meat, cheese, or sake developing depth of flavor over time; similar to 熟成する but more colloquial.

• このチーズはよくこなれていて、風ふう味みが深ふかい。

  This cheese is well-aged and has a deep flavor.