What is the Kanji for 'Precious' and 'Rare'? | 珍

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Precious' and 'Rare', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Precious' and 'Rare' is 珍.

kanji

珍

Meaning

Precious, Rare

Reading

kunyomiめずら

mezura

onyomiちん

chin

Example Word

珍しい: rare. The Japanese adjective '珍しい (めずらしい)' means 'rare' or 'unusual'. It is used to describe something that is uncommon, not often seen, or out of the ordinary. This word can be applied to objects, events, or situations. For example: This is a rare flower「これは珍しい花です」(これはめずらしいはなです). It's rare to see him smile「彼が笑うのは珍しい」(かれがわらうのはめずらしい). The word can also carry a nuance of something being interesting or noteworthy due to its rarity. It is often used in a positive or neutral context, but can sometimes imply something is strange or unexpected.

Radical

玉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

917

Handwriting

Words Using 珍

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

珍しい

Meaning

Rare

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What does 珍 mean?

珍 means 'Precious' and 'Rare'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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