レア
also: レアー
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
General use for things that are scarce, infrequent, or hard to find. Functions as a na-adjective, no-adjective, or noun.
This stamp is very rare, so it might sell for a lot.
He has a rare talent.
2
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.
I'd like my steak rare, please.
I like it cooked rare.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉はレアだ〈thing〉 is rare/hard to find
This figure is quite rare.
- 〈物〉をレアで焼くto cook 〈something〉 rare (lightly done)
I had my steak cooked rare.
- レア度が高いto have a high degree of rarity
This card has a high rarity level.
- レアな〈物〉a rare 〈thing〉
I found a rare limited-edition item.