noun
establishment; taking hold; taking root; fixation
Refers to a custom, system, practice, or idea becoming firmly established and widely accepted over time. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.
新しい制度の定着化には時間がかかる。
It takes time for a new system to become established.
在宅勤務の定着化が進んでいる。
The establishment of remote work is progressing.
Compound of 定着 (ていちゃく, 'establishment, fixation') and 化 (か, '-ization'), literally 'establishment-ization'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of forming abstract nouns from existing Sino-Japanese words.