稀
まれ
mare
JLPT N112 strokesKanjiExtra 4 — name & classical kanji
Quick answer
稀 is the kanji for "Phenomenal". A common reading is まれ (mare). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Phenomenal
Also : Rare · Dilute (acid)
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Readings
kunまれ/ marekunまばら/ mabaraonき/ kionけ/ ke
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
禾希
Example Sentences
彼女の才能は稀有なものである。
かのじょのさいのうはけうなものである。
Her talent is something rare.
稀に見る美しい景色が広がっていた。
まれにみるうつくしいけしきがひろがっていた。
A rarely seen beautiful landscape spread out.
Vocabulary using 稀
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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