寛解

• Reading: かんかい
• Romaji: kankai
• Kanji breakdown: 寛 (kan) — lenient, generous, ease; 解 (kai/to) — dissolve, resolve, untie
• Pronunciation: /ka.ŋ.kaɪ/

Meaning

Remission; the reduction or disappearance of symptoms without a complete cure, particularly in chronic or serious illness.

A key clinical term indicating that symptoms have decreased or disappeared but the underlying disease may still be present. Distinct from 完治 (complete cure), as remission implies ongoing monitoring is required. Used especially for cancer, autoimmune conditions, and mental health disorders. Standard phrasing: 寛解状態にある (to be in remission), 寛解を維持する (to maintain remission).

Examples

1. がんが寛解状態に入り、定期的な経過観察が続いている。 The cancer has entered remission, and regular follow-up monitoring continues.
2. 精神疾患の治療では、寛解を維持することが重要な目標の一つだ。 In treating mental illness, maintaining remission is one of the key goals.
3. 長年苦しんだ関節リウマチが寛解し、日常生活が楽になった。 The rheumatoid arthritis I suffered from for years went into remission, making daily life much easier.

Usage Guide

Context: medicine, oncology, psychiatry, chronic disease management

Tone: clinical

Origin & History

Compound of 寛 (kan, lenient/generous/ease) and 解 (kai, dissolve/resolve). Together they convey the loosening or easing of a condition, suggesting relief rather than complete elimination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: General