noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
becoming more serious; aggravation; intensification
Describes a situation, problem, or condition worsening or becoming more severe. Often used with social issues, conflicts, or crises.
気候変動の影響が深刻化している。
The effects of climate change are becoming more serious.
紛争の深刻化を防ぐために、国際社会が介入した。
The international community intervened to prevent the conflict from intensifying.