scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
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.
This stamp has high scarcity value.
Limited-edition figures have rarity value.
Standard kanji spelling; 希 is the more common character for 'rare' in modern Japanese.
Alternate spelling using 稀, which also means 'rare' but is less common in this compound.
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'.