Japanese word

解消

Pronunciation

Romajikaishō

Meaning

  • nounresolution

Example

問題の解消が必要です。mon dai no kai shō ga hitsu yō de su

Resolving the problem is necessary.

Illustration for 解消 (resolution)

More examples

定期的な運動はストレスの解消に役立ちます。tei ki teki na un dō wa su to re su no kai shō ni yaku da chi ma su

Regular exercise helps relieve stress.

Core concept

Describes an unwanted problem or condition being made to disappear or return to a better state.

Common phrases

  • 問題の解消mon dai no kai shō

    problem resolution

  • 不安の解消fu an no kai shō

    anxiety relief

  • ストレスの解消su to re su no kai shō

    stress relief

Similar words

解決kaiketsu: The act of finding an answer to a problem and bringing it to a satisfactory end.
緩和kanwa: A reduction in the strength or severity of something harmful or difficult.
軽減keigen: A reduction in the amount or seriousness of a burden or problem.
払拭fusshoku: The removal of a doubt, fear, or negative impression.

Definition in Japanese

問題や不都合な状態を取り除いて、なくすこと。mon dai ya fu tsu gō na jō tai o to ri nozo i te na ku su ko to

Word origin

解消 (kaishō, "resolution or removal") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 解 (kai, "untie or solve") and 消 (shō, "erase or disappear").

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, resolution can mean a formal decision, while 解消 (kaishō) commonly refers to getting rid of a problem, difficulty, or imbalance.

Other meanings

  • cancellationnoun
  • reductionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 解消するkaishōsururesolveverb

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