noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
moral influence; civilizing through virtue
Refers to the idea of influencing or transforming people through moral virtue rather than force. Often used in philosophical or historical contexts, especially Confucian thought. Can be used as a noun or as a suru verb.
為政者は徳化によって民を導くべきだと説かれた。
It was preached that rulers should guide the people through moral influence.
彼の徳化は周囲の人々に大きな影響を与えた。
His moral influence had a great impact on those around him.