～化
～か
ka
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 56 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～化 (～か (ka)) means "-ification". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
-ification
Also : -ization · process of becoming ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～化 (～か) means 'action of making something'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of action of making something.
Example Sentences
社会の高齢化が進んでいる。
しゃかい の こうれいか が すすんでいる。
The aging of society is progressing.
業務の自動化が課題だ。
ぎょうむ の じどうか が かだいだ。
The automation of operations is a challenge.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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