善後策

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 善後策(ぜんごさく) means measures for dealing with a situation after something has happened.
• Basic usage: It describes discussing a response while investigating an accident or proposing measures to limit damage.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Remedying the aftermath and prevention
  • 善後策 focuses on dealing with what has already happened; 予防策 focuses on preventing a problem.