noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
colonization; settlement; development
Refers to the act of settling and developing new territories, often with economic exploitation. Can be used historically or in modern contexts like overseas development.
北海道の拓殖は明治時代に本格化した。
The colonization of Hokkaido began in earnest in the Meiji period.
A company was established for the purpose of overseas development.