JLPT N1 Advanced
熟す
「こなす」
To handle tasks efficiently, master a skill, or digest.
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Other forms
こなします polite form
こなした past form
こなして te-form
こなせる potential form
1 Verb (transitive)
To handle, manage, or master
Describes the ability to efficiently complete tasks, manage workloads, or handle tools with proficiency.
Example
彼 は 膨大 な 量 の 仕事 を 一人 で こなし て いる 。
He's handling a huge amount of work by himself.
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2 Suffix
As a Suffix: "To do something skillfully"
Connects to the stem of a verb to indicate that the action is performed with mastery, style, or complete control.
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3 Verb (transitive)
To digest or break down
Refers to the physical act of digesting food, pulverizing lumps of soil, or breaking down raw materials.
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