Unusual
Rare, Peculiar
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Something rare is often unusual. This word could also mean rare (of course) and peculiar depending on the context.
These days, media often uses this word to describe the way something is unusual, quirky, and funny.
The reading for this kanji is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. That in itself isn't too rare, wouldn't you say?
珍道中
eventful trip
珍味
delicacy
珍回答
peculiar answer
珍道具
peculiar tool, peculiar gadget
珍種
rare species
珍プレー
unusual play, funny play
私の彼氏の苗字は「御手洗」という珍名です。
My boyfriend’s family name is 御手洗, which is an unusual name.
この金魚は珍種で、一匹５万円です。
This type of gold fish is a rare variety, and it's 50,000 yen.
去年、教授は「自動犬散歩マシン」という珍道具を発明しました。
Last year, the professor invented a quirky gadget called "automatic dog walker."
昨夜、テレビで野球の名プレーと珍プレーを放送してたよ。
Last night they were showing both great and unusual baseball plays on TV.