稀少(きしょう)

きしょう
na-adjective
rare; scarce; uncommon
formalabstract
See also: 希少(きしょう) (rare (希少))
1. rare; scarce; uncommon; precious
Existing in very small numbers or quantity, making something valuable or hard to find.
稀少(きしょう)な動物(どうぶつ)を保護(ほご)する。
To protect rare animals.
この鉱物(こうぶつ)は世界的(せかいてき)に稀少(きしょう)だ。
This mineral is rare worldwide.
稀少(きしょう)価値(かち)の高(たか)い切手(きって)がオークションに出品(しゅっぴん)された。
A stamp of high rarity value was put up for auction.

Usage

Also written 希少(きしょう), which is more common in modern usage. Both spellings are correct. Often used in environmental, scientific, and collecting contexts.

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Compare: 珍(めずら)しい (rare, unusual)
Compare: レア (rare)
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