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)
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.
近年稀にみる好成績を収めた。
They achieved results rarely seen in recent years.
この映画は近年稀にみる傑作だと評価されている。
This film is regarded as a masterpiece 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)
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 類を見ない: unparalleled, without parallel
- 前代未聞: unprecedented, unheard of
- 空前の: unprecedented