1.
getting into full swing, becoming full-scale, becoming serious
The process of something shifting from a preliminary or partial state to a full, serious, or large-scale one. Used for activities, trends, seasons, and projects that ramp up to their main phase.
梅雨が本格化した。
The rainy season has gotten into full swing.
選挙運動が本格化している。
The election campaign is ramping up.
来月からプロジェクトが本格化するので、人員を増やす必要がある。
The project is going into full swing next month, so we need to increase staff.
CONJUGATION:
Suru verb (〜する動詞).
- Dictionary: 本格化する
- Negative: 本格化しない
- Past: 本格化した
- Te-form: 本格化して
USAGE:
本格化 describes the transition from a beginning or partial phase to a full-scale, serious phase. It is very common in news reporting to describe seasonal changes, economic trends, and political activities intensifying.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 本格化する: to get into full swing
- 本格化に向けて: toward full-scale implementation
- 議論が本格化する: debate intensifies
- 夏が本格化する: summer gets into full swing