adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. rare, uncommon.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
希有 けう
ゆう
希有 きゆう
稀有 けう
ゆう
稀有 きゆう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hope, beg, request
キ まれ ケ (4th, N2)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)
linen, cloth, spread
フ ぬの し.く (5th, N2)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
towel, hanging scroll, width
キン フク おお.い (11th)
possess, have, exist
ユウ あり あ.る (3rd, N4)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)