noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
shrinking family size; trend toward smaller families
Refers to the societal trend of families becoming smaller, often discussed in contexts of demographics, housing, or social policy. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the process.
日本では小家族化が進んでいる。
In Japan, the trend toward smaller families is advancing.
都市部では世帯の小
In urban areas, the shrinking of household size is noticeable.