Translation guide
The process by which an area becomes more urban, or the state of being urbanized. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the noun 都市化 (としか).
Describing the transformation of a rural or suburban area into a city, including population growth and infrastructure development.
The standard term for urbanization as a process. Used in academic, news, and everyday contexts.
Referring to the condition or degree to which an area has already become urban.
Urbanization rate or level. Commonly used in statistics and reports.
この国の都市化率は80%を超えている。
The urbanization rate of this country exceeds 80%.
Both mean urbanization, but 都市化 is the standard, neutral term used in formal contexts. 都会化 is slightly more casual and may imply a cultural shift toward big-city lifestyles.
都市化の波が押し寄せる。
The wave of urbanization is surging in.
若者は都会化した生活に憧れる。
Young people yearn for an urbanized lifestyle.
Urbanization in this region is progressing rapidly.
都市化が環境に与える影響について議論する。
We will discuss the impact of urbanization on the environment.
Similar to 都市化, but slightly more colloquial. Emphasizes becoming like a big city (都会).
地方の町がどんどん都会化している。
Rural towns are becoming more and more urbanized.
Literally 'transition to a city'. Used in formal or technical writing to describe the shift toward urban status.
この村の都市への移行は計画的に行われた。
The transition of this village to a city was carried out systematically.
An area where urbanization has advanced. A descriptive phrase rather than a single noun.
都市化が進んだ地域では、交通渋滞が深刻だ。
In highly urbanized areas, traffic congestion is severe.