synonym Comparative
希有
VS
未曾有
Differences Between "希有" and "未曾有"
Option A
希有
Meaning
rare, unusual, unprecedented
Reading
けう (keu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このような才能を持つ人は希有だ。
People with such talent are rare.
Option B
未曾有
Meaning
unprecedented, unexampled, unheard of
Reading
みぞう (mizou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
今回のパンデミックは、まさに未曾有の事態であった。
This pandemic was truly an unprecedented situation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rare, unusual, unprecedented)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 希有: Describes something extremely rare, surprising, or exceptional. Often used for events, occurrences, or qualities.
- 未曾有: Used to describe something that has never happened or existed before, often implying a significant or shocking event. (これまで一度も起こったことや存在したことがない事柄を説明する際に使われ、多くの場合、重大または衝撃的な出来事を意味する)
- 希有: Describes something extremely rare, surprising, or exceptional. Often used for events, occurrences, or qualities.
- 未曾有: Used to describe something that has never happened or existed before, often implying a significant or shocking event. (これまで一度も起こったことや存在したことがない事柄を説明する際に使われ、多くの場合、重大または衝撃的な出来事を意味する)
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