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I've seen 「近代化{きんだいか}」or「近代化する」used to mean "modernization". I've also seen
"近代" used to describe someone as "modern" (e.g. "近代的な人"). Obviously both words
have the root "modern" somewhere but I'm confused about the nuances and when
to use one over another.
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meaning word-choice
What is the difference between 近代 and 近代化?
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近代 is modern

近代化 is modernization

The meaning of the suffix 化 is change

The word 変化 means change, 強化 means strengthening, 悪化 means deterioration, 化学
means chemistry,...
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