(としか)

としか
noun
urbanization
1. urbanization
The process by which rural areas become more developed and populated, taking on urban characteristics.
Urbanization is a global trend.
Urbanization is progressing rapidly.
Nature is decreasing due to urbanization.

都市化(としか) means urbanization — the process of rural areas developing into urban ones. Composed of 都市(とし) (city) + () (transformation suffix).

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USAGE:
Common in essays, news, and academic contexts discussing social change. Japan's rapid 都市化(としか) after WWII is a frequent topic.

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