～化
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Suffix attached to nouns to form verbs meaning 'to make ~' or 'to become ~'. For example, 『近代化』 (kindaika, 'modernization').
Theme
At a community meeting, User discusses urban development ideas with a local leader, Mr. Tanaka.
～化
～か
action of making something (suffix)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Think of 'transforming' something into a new state — like 'modernize' or 'globalize'. The suffix ～化 (ka) turns nouns into verbs meaning 'to make ~'. 'Ka' sounds like 'car' driving change!
Cultural Note
The suffix ～化 (ka) is widely used in Japanese to form words related to modernization, globalization, or transformation, such as 『近代化』 (kindaika, 'modernization') or 『国際化』 (kokusaika, 'internationalization'), reflecting societal changes.
Forms
Base: ～化Suffix attached to nouns to form verbs meaning 'to make ~' or 'to become ~'. For example, 『近代化』 (kindaika, 'modernization').