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稀
稀
12 strokes
Frequency: 2232
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

rare
phenomenal
dilute (acid)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
ケ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まれ
まばら

Common Words

まれ
稀
希
～な Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #7003
1

rare; seldom

Examples
チャンスというものはいずれにしても、まれにしかない。
Chances come rarely in any case.
希少
稀少
きしょう
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #12526
1

scarce; rare

Examples
古代において塩は希少で貴重な商品であった。
Salt was a rare and costly commodity in ancient times.
希薄
稀薄
きはく
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #16907
1

thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; sparse (population); rarefied

Examples
高く登るにつれて、空気は希薄になる。
As you go up higher, the air becomes thinner.
2

lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient; tenuous (link)

希
稀
き
Freq #19181
1

Prefix; Chemistry

dilute

2

Prefix

rare

3

希 only; Abbreviation; Common noun

Greece

希有
稀有
けう
きゆう
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #23430
1

rare; uncommon

希代
稀代
きたい
きだい
～な Adj.
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #24114
1

uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless

希少価値
稀少価値
きしょうかち
Noun
四字熟語
Freq #36125
1

scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness

類まれ
類稀
類い稀
類い希
たぐいまれ
～な Adj.
Freq #42590
1

rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled; matchless

稀に見る
まれに見る
まれにみる
Expression
Freq #44682
1

Noun or verb acting prenominally

rare; extraordinary; singular

Examples
彼は稀に見る勤勉な男だ。
He is as diligent a man as ever lived.
希釈
きしゃく
稀釈
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #54354
1

dilution

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