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稀
Rare, Uncommon
まれ (mare)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The expression 稀な出来事 ('a rare event') is often used in Japanese news reports to describe unusual natural phenomena or exceptional achievements.
Memory Trick
Imagine finding a four-leaf clover among thousands of ordinary ones. That uncommon discovery helps you remember 稀 means 'rare.'
Readings
Onyomi: キ (ki)
Kunyomi: まれ (mare)
Example Words
稀
まれ (mare)
Rare
稀少
きしょう (kishou)
Scarce
稀有
けう (keu)
Rare, Extraordinary
稀な
まれな (marena)
Rare
Example Sentence
こんな こと は とても 稀です。
こんな こと は とても まれです。
konna koto wa totemo mare desu
Something like this is very rare.