レア

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

rare; uncommon; unusual

General use for things that are scarce, infrequent, or hard to find. Functions as a na-adjective, no-adjective, or noun.

• この切きっ手てはとてもレアだから、高たかく売うれるかもしれない。

  This stamp is very rare, so it might sell for a lot.

• 彼かれはレアな才さい能のうの持もち主ぬしだ。

  He has a rare talent.

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

rare; lightly cooked

Used for meat or fish cooked so the inside is still red or pink. Common in restaurant contexts.

• ステーキはレアでお願ねがいします。

  I'd like my steak rare, please.

• レアな焼やき加か減げんが好すきだ。

  I like it cooked rare.