synonym Comparative
希有
VS
ただならぬ
Differences Between "希有" and "ただならぬ"
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
ただならぬ
Meaning
unusual, out of the ordinary, extraordinary, alarming
Reading
ただならぬ (tadarananu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の顔には、ただならぬ決意が秘められていた。
An extraordinary resolve was hidden in his face.
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.
- ただならぬ: Implies that something is not normal and often suggests a sense of unease, seriousness, or mystery. (尋常ではない、普通ではないという意味。多くの場合、不穏な状況や重大な事態を示唆する。)
- 希有: Describes something extremely rare, surprising, or exceptional. Often used for events, occurrences, or qualities.
- ただならぬ: Implies that something is not normal and often suggests a sense of unease, seriousness, or mystery. (尋常ではない、普通ではないという意味。多くの場合、不穏な状況や重大な事態を示唆する。)
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