〜化
-ization
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜化” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜化」 means "-ization". Structure: Noun + 化. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用の自動化を進めています。
りよう の じどうか を すすめて います。
riyou no jidouka o susumete imasu.
We are advancing the automation of the use.
Everyday life
Example 2指導の自動化を進めています。
しどう の じどうか を すすめて います。
shidou no jidouka o susumete imasu.
We are advancing the automation of the guidance.
Everyday life
Example 3記録の自動化を進めています。
きろく の じどうか を すすめて います。
kiroku no jidouka o susumete imasu.
We are advancing the automation of the record.
Everyday life
Example 4配送の自動化を進めています。
はいそう の じどうか を すすめて います。
haisou no jidouka o susumete imasu.
We are advancing the automation of the shipping.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳の自動化を進めています。
つうやく の じどうか を すすめて います。
tsuuyaku no jidouka o susumete imasu.
We are advancing the automation of the interpretation.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
We are advancing the automation of the use.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜化.
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