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VocabJLPT N4

rare

い-Adjective

Definitions

1. rare
2. uncommon
3. new
4. fine

This い-adjective describes something as rare, unusual, or uncommon. It is used to express surprise or interest when encountering something not often seen or experienced.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is it really that rare for things to be decided so quickly?

Sentence 2

That person leaving early? That's rare.

Sentence 3

When I heard "there aren't many customers today," I thought that was unusual.

Sentence 4

It doesn't snow often in this town.

Sentence 5

It's rare that my head doesn't hurt today.