Japanese

Meaning: -ization; change into
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Handwriting

化

Example sentences

Urbanization is progressing rapidly in this region.
企業は業務の効率化を図るために、新しいシステムを導入した。
The company introduced a new system to improve operational efficiency.
隠れていた問題が顕在化した。
Hidden problems became manifest.
その企業は経営の多角化を進めている。
That company is diversifying its business.
明治政府は版籍奉還を通じて中央集権化を進めた。
The Meiji government promoted centralization through the Return of the Land and People.

Usage Notes

A suffix used to denote a change in state or the process of becoming something.

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