This is the 8866th most frequent Japanese word.
様変わり
"様変わり" means "a significant change in appearance, state, or situation."
The word '様変わり' is used here to describe a complete and significant transformation in the way people live their lives.
時代とともに、人々の暮らしが大きく様変わりしました。
With the passage of time, people's lifestyles have greatly transformed.
In this sentence, '様変わり' is employed to denote significant changes or shifts occurring within the communications industry.
新技術の登場によって、通信業界は急速に様変わりしている。
With the advent of new technologies, the communications industry is rapidly transforming.
Here, '様変わり' describes changes in the format or style of traditional festivals as influenced by modern trends.