noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Formal or literary term for refining or purifying something, often in abstract or cultural contexts. Compare 純化, which is more common for physical or chemical purification.
See also: 純化
長い年月をかけて、その酒は醇化された。
Over many years, the sake was refined.
彼の思想は経験によって醇化された。
His ideas were refined through experience.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
gentle persuasion; winning over; influence
Formal or literary term for gradually influencing someone or winning them over through gentle means, not force. Rare in modern conversation.
彼は穏やかな話し方で相手を醇化した。
He gently persuaded the other person with his calm way of speaking.