No. 3,133 in Japanese
再発
"再発" means "recurrence" or "relapse."
In a sentence
彼の病気は再発してしまった。
His illness relapsed.
This usage refers to a medical condition reoccurring, emphasizing the idea of 'relapse' or return of symptoms.
会社の財務問題が再発する恐れがある。
There is a risk of the company's financial issues recurring.
This example highlights '再発' as the recurrence of events or issues in a non-medical context, specifically corporate concerns.
再発を防ぐためには、原因を徹底的に分析する必要がある。
To prevent recurrence, it is necessary to thoroughly analyze the causes.
Here, '再発' is used in a general sense, applicable to any situation where recurrence is possible, focusing on prevention.
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