modernization

to modernize

pass, elapse, go through a period of time

through, by way of, after

process (A series of events to produce a result.) / process (A task or program that is or was executing.)

modern times, variously described as encompassing the Renaissance, the Age of Discovery, the Reformation and the rise of modern capitalism; or from the Meiji Restoration to the end of the Pacific War, which is then followed by 現代 (gendai)

town

a surname

A Machi district; more detailed than 都, 道, 府, 県. / A Chō district; more detailed than 市, 区.

town; block; neighborhood; street