Adoption of Western (European/American) culture, customs, or technology; becoming Westernized; the tendency toward Western ways.
戦後、多くの分野で生活様式の西洋化が進んだ。
After the war, westernization of lifestyles progressed in many areas.
料理が西洋化してファストフードが普及した。
Cuisine became westernized and fast food spread.
西洋化の波は地方の伝統にも影響を与えた。
The wave of westernization affected local traditions as well.