rare, unusual

About this kanji

The kanji 珍 means "rare" or "unusual" and is often used as an adjective or in nouns. It can describe things that are not commonly found or experienced. For example, 珍しい (めずらしい) means "rare" or "unusual," often referring to experiences, events, or objects that stand out due to their scarcity. Another common compound is 珍味 (ちんみ), which means "delicacy," referring to a rare or special food item. Additionally, 珍品 (ちんぴん) translates to "rare article," denoting a unique or valuable item. This kanji emphasizes the idea of rarity, so you might notice it used in contexts where something is particularly special or hard to find.

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Example sentences

• 珍しい動物が見つかった。

  A rare animal has been discovered.

Meanings across languages

English

rare, unusual

Tiếng Việt

hiếm có, lạ thường

日本語

珍しい, 珍しさ

한국어

희귀한

中文

稀有的

id

langka

th

หายาก

es

raro

fr

rare

de

selten

pt

raro

Common compounds

• 珍味ちんみdelicacy
• 珍しいめずらしいrare, unusual
• 珍品ちんぴんrare article, curiosity