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rare item; curiosity; rarity
An unusual or hard-to-find object, especially one valued for its rarity. Often used for collectibles, antiques, unusual foods, or uncommon goods.
この店には珍品が多い。
This shop has many rare items.
骨董市で思いがけない珍品を見つけた。
I found an unexpected rarity at the antique market.
世界中から集めた珍品のコレクションが博物館に展示されている。
A collection of rare items gathered from around the world is on display at the museum.
Combines 珍 (rare, unusual) and 品 (item, article). Used to describe objects valued primarily for their scarcity or novelty rather than practical usefulness. Commonly encountered at antique shops, flea markets, specialty stores, and in descriptions of museum collections.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 珍品を集める: to collect rare items
- 珍品を見つける: to find a rarity
- 珍品ぞろい: full of rare items
- 世界の珍品: curiosities of the world
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 珍味: rare delicacy — specifically for unusual foods
- 逸品: gem, masterpiece — emphasizes quality rather than rarity
- 希少品: scarce item — more neutral, often used commercially