🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

再燃

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sainen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Flare-up/ˈflɛər.ʌp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"ストレスがアトピーの再燃を引き起こすことがある。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sudden recurrence or worsening of a disease, medical condition, or symptoms.

    "She had to take extra medication to control a sudden flare-up of her arthritis."
  2. 2

    A sudden outbreak of anger, violence, or trouble.

    "The diplomatic talks failed, leading to a dangerous flare-up of border tensions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the verbal phrase 'flare up', combining the Middle English noun and verb 'flare' (meaning to burn with a sudden, unsteady flame) with the directional particle 'up'. Originally used in the late 19th century to describe literal fires or sudden bursts of light, the term evolved in the 20th century to metaphorically represent sudden outbreaks of violence, anger, or medical symptoms.

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