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Kanji for Rare
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “rare”: 稀、珍. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
rare
Rare and precious; one of a kind.
12 strokes On reading キ、ケ (ki, ke) Kun reading まれ、まばら (mare, mabara) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ki, ke, mare
In Japan it appears in about 212 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 稀: Helge 平琉稀
rare
Rare and precious.
9 strokes On reading チン (chin) Kun reading めずらしい、たから (mezurashii, takara) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: rare, curious, strange
Readings used for names on Nazuke: chin
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