Westernization — the process by which lifestyles, values, institutions, or practices become similar to those of Europe and the United States.
戦後の日本は急速な欧米化を経験した。
Postwar Japan experienced rapid Westernization.
食文化の欧米化によりファストフードが普及した。
Westernization of food culture led to the spread of fast food.
欧米化が進む一方で伝統文化を守る動きもある。
While Westernization progresses, there are also movements to preserve traditional culture.
若者の服装は都市部を中心に欧米化している。
Young people's clothing is westernizing, especially in urban areas.