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合法化
gouhouka
also spelled gohoka
legalization, legalisation
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  1. gouhouka legalization, legalisation
How it's used

Formal, often in news or political contexts discussing laws or official approval; less common in everyday speech.

政府はその薬の合法化を検討している。
Seifu wa sono kusuri no gouhouka o kentou shite iru.
The government is considering the legalization of that drug.

大麻の合法化は国によって異なる。
Taima no gouhouka wa kuni ni yotte kotonaru.
The legalization of marijuana differs by country.

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Kanji Breakdown
合
Fit, Suit, Join, 0.1
On: ごう,がっ,かっ Kun: あ.う,-あ.う,あ.い,あい-,-あ.い,-あい,あ.わす,あ.わせる,-あ.わせる
6 strokes N3
法
Method, Law, Rule, Principle, Model, System
On: ほう,はっ,ほっ,ふらん Kun: のり
8 strokes N3
化
Change, Take The Form Of, Influence, Enchant, Delude, -ization
On: か,け Kun: ば.ける,ば.かす,ふ.ける,け.する
4 strokes N3
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Pattern
合法化は〜です。 / 〜の合法化

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Example
この合法化はとても大切です。
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