近年稀にみる
きんねんまれにみる
expression
rarely seen in recent years; unprecedented in modern times; remarkable (used to modify a noun)
formalevaluation
1.
rarely seen in recent years; unprecedented in modern times; remarkable (used to modify a noun)
Functions as a pre-noun modifier. Often used in news reporting and formal writing to emphasize the exceptional nature of something.
近年稀にみる大雪だった。
It was a heavy snowfall rarely seen in recent years.
An expression combining 近年 (recent years), 稀 (rare), and みる (to see/find). Functions as a pre-noun modifier meaning "of a kind rarely seen in recent years," emphasizing that something is exceptionally good, bad, or unusual compared to the recent past.
Common patterns
- 近年稀にみる + [exceptional noun]: modifies nouns describing extreme events or achievements
- 近年稀にみる大〜: rarely-seen great/large ~
- 近年稀にみる好〜: rarely-seen good ~
Usage
Can modify both positive and negative nouns:
- Positive: 傑作 (masterpiece), 好成績 (good results), 豊作 (good harvest)
- Negative: 大雪 (heavy snow), 不作 (bad harvest), 猛暑 (extreme heat)
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前代未聞 (unprecedented, unheard of)