noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
radicalization; becoming a radical
Used for people, groups, or ideas becoming more extreme, especially in political or social contexts.
若者の間で過激な思想が先鋭化している。
Radical ideas are intensifying among young people.
組織の先鋭化
Measures to prevent the radicalization of the organization are necessary.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
intensification; aggravation; becoming acute
Describes a situation, conflict, or problem becoming more severe or acute. Often used in news or formal writing.
両国の対立が先鋭化し、戦争の危機が高まった。
The conflict between the two countries intensified, raising the risk of war.
貧困問題の先鋭化が社会不安を招いている。
The aggravation of poverty issues is causing social unrest.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
sharpening (of an image); narrowing (of a peak)
Technical or figurative use for making something sharper or more focused, such as an image, a peak, or a concept. Less common than the other senses.
画像処理でエッジを先鋭化する。
Sharpen the edges in image processing.
議論の焦点を先鋭化させる必要がある。
We need to sharpen the focus of the discussion.