珍: the kanji for rare; unusual
珍 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means rare; unusual. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
珍 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
珍 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チン (chin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 珍味ちんみ · chinmi | delicacy |
めずらしい (mezurashii)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 珍しいめずらしい · mezurashii | rare; unusual |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今日は珍しく雪が降った。Kyō wa mezurashiku yuki ga futta.Unusually, it snowed today.
- 動物園で珍しい鳥を見た。Dōbutsuen de mezurashii tori o mita.I saw a rare bird at the zoo.
- 彼が遅刻するなんて珍しい。Kare ga chikoku suru nante mezurashii.It's unusual for him to be late.
- この地方の珍味を食べた。Kono chihō no chinmi o tabeta.I tried a local delicacy of this region.
- これは珍しい切手だ。Kore wa mezurashii kitte da.This is a rare stamp.
Questions about 珍
How many strokes does 珍 have?
珍 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 珍?
The on readings are chin (チン). The kun readings are mezurashii (めずらしい).
What JLPT level is 珍?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 珍
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.