珍しい
めずらしい
mezurashii
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

珍しい (めずらしい (mezurashii)) means "Unusual". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Unusual

Also : Rare · Uncommon · Curious

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Example Sentences

めずらしい花を見つけました。

めずらしいはなをみつけました。

I found a rare flower.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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