English–Japanese

“uncommon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichin

Example

この絵は珍な作品です。ko no e wa chin na saku hin de su

This painting is uncommon.

Illustration for 珍 (uncommon)

How to say “uncommon” in Japanese

“Uncommon” in Japanese is 珍 (chin).

Describes something that stands out because it is not commonly encountered.

Full entry for 珍: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 珍

この地方では、冬に雪が降るのは珍なことです。ko no chi hō de wa fuyu ni yuki ga fu ru no wa chin na ko to de su

In this region, snow in winter is uncommon.

Tips for using 珍

  • 珍 (chin) can suggest that something is unusual because it is seldom encountered, rather than merely unfamiliar to one person.

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