1.
commercialization
the process of making something into a commercial or profit-oriented activity
祭りの商業化を懸念する声がある。
There are voices expressing concern about the commercialization of festivals.
スポーツの商業化が進んでいる。
The commercialization of sports is advancing.
研究成果の商業化には時間がかかる。
The commercialization of research results takes time.
商業化 refers to the process of making something commercial or profit-oriented.
WORD STRUCTURE:
商業 (commerce) + 化 (transformation suffix)
VERB FORM:
商業化する: to commercialize
商業化される: to be commercialized
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 商業化が進む: commercialization advances
- 商業化を懸念する: to be concerned about commercialization
- 過度な商業化: excessive commercialization
CONTEXT:
Often used when discussing:
- スポーツの商業化: commercialization of sports
- 祭りの商業化: commercialization of festivals
- 芸術の商業化: commercialization of art
NUANCE:
Frequently carries negative connotations, implying loss of authenticity or cultural value.