noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
changing; becoming; transformation
Philosophical term for the process of change or becoming, often used in discussions of ontology or metaphysics. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to change' or 'to become'.
万物は絶えず物化している。
All things are constantly changing.
This philosophy book treats 'becoming' as an important concept.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Euphemistic or literary term for death, viewing it as a transformation of the person. Rare in modern everyday speech; more common in classical or poetic contexts.
彼の物化を悼み、多くの人が集まった。
Many people gathered to mourn his passing.