Translation guide
The process of rocks and minerals breaking down or changing due to exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological factors.
The natural breakdown of rocks and minerals at or near the Earth's surface.
The standard term for geological weathering. Can also be used metaphorically for fading memories or declining influence.
岩石の風化には長い時間がかかる。
The weathering of rocks takes a long time.
風化作用によって地形が変化する。
Landforms change due to weathering processes.
Specifically refers to the process or action of weathering, often used in scientific contexts.
The gradual fading or erosion of memories, fame, or influence over time.
Used metaphorically to describe how memories or historical events fade from public consciousness.
風化作用は物理的風化と化学的風化に分けられる。
Weathering processes are divided into physical weathering and chemical weathering.
戦争の記憶が風化しつつある。
Memories of the war are fading away.