再発
さいはつ
saihatsu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 77 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

再発 (さいはつ (saihatsu)) means "Relapse". The reading is さいはつ (saihatsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Relapse

Also : Recurrence · Reoccurrence

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Example Sentences

その病気の再発を防ぐためには定期検査が必要だ。

その びょうき の さいはつ を ふせぐ ため には ていき けんさ が ひつよう だ。

Regular checkups are necessary to prevent a recurrence of that illness.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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