ごく稀 (ごくまれ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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na-adjective
extremely rare; very uncommon
Describes something that happens or exists very infrequently. Often used with nouns or as a na-adjective.
rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)
極extreme, pole, extremely Similar words
- 稀
稀 alone means 'rare', while ごく稀 intensifies it to 'extremely rare'.
- 滅多にない
滅多にない is a common phrase meaning 'rarely' or 'seldom', used with negative verbs, while ごく稀 is an adjectival noun describing rarity.
Etymology
Combination of ごく (極, 'extremely') and まれ (稀, 'rare'). The reading ごくまれ is standard.
