noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
leftward shift; liberal trend
Political term describing a shift toward left-wing or liberal policies, often used in contrast with 右傾化 (rightward shift). Can be used as a noun or with する to indicate the process of becoming more left-leaning.
See also: 右傾化
最近の政権は左傾化していると言われる。
The current administration is said to be shifting leftward.
メディアの左傾化が議論を呼んでいる。
The leftward shift of the media is causing debate.