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米国化 (べいこくか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Americanization
Refers to the process of becoming more like the United States in culture, systems, or practices. Often used in discussions of globalization or cultural influence.
See also: アメリカニゼーション · アメリカ化
The Americanization of this region progressed along with the spread of English.
Kanji 化 change, take the form of, influence Similar words アメリカ 化か Synonymous with 米国化, but uses the katakana word for America. 米国化 is slightly more formal or written in style.
アメリカニゼーション Direct loanword from English 'Americanization'. More academic or technical in tone compared to 米国化.
Etymology Compound of 米国 (べいこく, 'America, United States') + 化 (か, '-ization, change into'). 米国 is an abbreviation of 亜米利加 (アメリカ) using the kanji 米 for 'rice' as ateji.
