Rare in Japanese
"rare" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
珍
chin
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rare". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
rare, curious, strange
Reading: chin
9 strokes · mysterious
Where it comes from
Composed of jade and phonetic. Rare jade.
What it carries
Rare, curiosity, treasure. Represents rarity.
Related kanji for "rare"
稀Details →適Details →希Details →
rare
ki
Composed of grain and rare. Rare grain.
rare
teki
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to fit.
rare
ki · spiritual
Shape of cloth and crossing threads. Rare textile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rare?
The most common kanji for "rare" is 珍, read as chin. It means rare, curious, strange. Related kanji: 稀 (rare), 適 (rare), 希 (rare).
How many strokes does 珍 have?
珍 has 9 strokes.