Japanese Conversation · Level 24
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Japanese word
レア
Pronunciation
Romajirea
Meaning
- na-adjectiverare
Example
その色はレアです。so no iro wa re a de su
That color is rare.
More examples
この店では、季節限定の商品はレアです。ko no mise de wa ki setsu gen tei no shō hin wa re a de su
At this store, seasonal limited-edition products are rare.
Core concept
Describes something that occurs infrequently or is difficult to encounter.
Common phrases
レアな商品re a na shō hin
rare product
レアな機会re a na ki kai
rare opportunity
レアなケースre a na kē su
rare case
Similar words
稀mare: Describes something that appears or is found very infrequently.
希少kishō: Describes something available in only a small amount or number.
Definition in Japanese
めったに見られず、数や機会が少ないさま。me tta ni mi ra re zu kazu ya ki kai ga suku na i sa ma
Word origin
レア (rea) is a loanword from English rare, which comes from Latin rarus, meaning "thin" or "uncommon".
Usage tips
- In Japanese, レア (rea) often describes collectible items that are hard to find, so it can suggest special value as well as scarcity.
Other meanings
- unusualna-adjective
Opposites
- 一般的ippantekicommonna-adjective
Related words
- レア度readoraritynoun
- レア感reakansense of raritynoun