expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
Used prenominally to describe something exceptionally uncommon or remarkable. Often modifies nouns like 才能, 光景, or 出来事.
He has a rare talent.
Last night we had an extraordinarily beautiful starry sky.
Standard kanji spelling using 稀.
Kana-mixed spelling; common in everyday writing.
From 稀 (まれ, 'rare') + に (adverbial particle) + 見る (みる, 'to see'), literally 'seen rarely'.