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亢進 (こうしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rise ; exacerbation ; acceleration ; aggravation
Describes a condition, symptom, or state becoming more intense, severe, or active. Often used in medical or formal contexts, e.g., 症状の亢進 (worsening of symptoms).
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Hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid function) was observed.
Written forms 亢こう 進しん Usage 87%
Standard kanji spelling, especially in medical and formal contexts.
昂こう 進しん Usage 8%
Variant kanji form; less common than 亢進.
高こう 進しん Usage 5%
Variant kanji form; rarely used.
Kanji 進 advance, proceed, progress Similar words 悪あっ 化か 悪化 is a general term for deterioration or worsening, while 亢進 specifically implies an increase in activity or intensity, often used in medical contexts.
増ぞう 悪あく 増悪 is a medical term for exacerbation, similar to 亢進, but 亢進 can also refer to acceleration or rise in function, not just worsening.
Etymology Composed of 亢 (high, excessive) and 進 (advance, progress). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conveys the idea of advancing to an excessive degree.
