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η¨
Rare, Uncommon
γΎγ (mare)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The expression η¨γͺεΊζ₯δΊ ('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 η¨ means 'rare.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ (ki)
Kunyomi: γΎγ (mare)
Example Words
η¨
γΎγ (mare)
Rare
η¨ε°
γγγγ (kishou)
Scarce
η¨ζ
γγ (keu)
Rare, Extraordinary
η¨γͺ
γΎγγͺ (marena)
Rare
Example Sentence
γγγͺ γγ¨ γ― γ¨γ¦γ η¨γ§γγ
γγγͺ γγ¨ γ― γ¨γ¦γ γΎγγ§γγ
konna koto wa totemo mare desu
Something like this is very rare.