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[()·しょう()]
kishou
na adjective, noun

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English Meaning(s) for 希少

na adjective, noun
  1. scarce; rare

Definition and Synonyms for 希少

Rare not widely distributed
Synonyms: 希少
Rare not widely known
Synonyms: まれ, めったにない, , , 希代, 希少, 希有, , 珍しい, 珍奇
Rare recurring only at long intervals
Synonyms: たま, まれ, たまたま, めったにない, , , , 希代, 希少, 希有, , 珍しい, 稀覯
Rare especially valued for its uncommonness
Synonyms: まれ, めったにない, , , 希代, 希少, 希有, , 珍しい, 珍奇

Meanings for each kanji in 希少

» hope; beg; request; pray; beseech; Greece; dilute (acid); rare; few; phenomenal
» few; little

Stroke Order Diagrams for 希少

Sample Sentences for 希少

A rare and valuable ancient coin has been discovered.
Nowadays, flip phones are precious rarities.
In the business world, the ability to speak more than three languages makes you more valuable.
A flat chest is a status symbol! It’s a precious rarity!
The importation of rare wild animals to this country is strictly prohibited.

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