希少価値 (きしょうかち) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Refers to the increased worth or appeal of something because it is rare or hard to obtain. Often used in economics, collecting, and everyday contexts.
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Limited-edition figures have rarity value.
few, little
稀rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid) Similar words
- 希少
希少 is an adjective meaning 'rare' or 'scarce', while 希少価値 is the noun phrase 'scarcity value'.
- 価値
価値 means 'value' in general; 希少価値 specifies value derived from rarity.
Etymology
Compound of 希少 (kishō, 'rare, scarce') and 価値 (kachi, 'value'). The spelling 稀少価値 uses the alternative character 稀 for 'rare'.
