synonym Comparative
珍しい
VS
逸材
Differences Between "珍しい" and "逸材"
Option A
珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, uncommon
Reading
めずらしい (mezurashii)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この種類の花はとても珍しいので、見つけるのが難しいです。
This kind of flower is very rare, so it's hard to find.
Option B
逸材
Meaning
outstanding talent, rare genius
Reading
いつざい (itsuzai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はこの分野において、まさに逸材と呼ぶべき存在だ。
He is truly an outstanding talent in this field.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rare, unusual, uncommon)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 珍しい: An い-adjective. Used for things that are not seen or encountered often, or are unique (例: こんなに珍しい鳥は初めて見ました - I've never seen such a rare bird before).
- 逸材: 群を抜いて優れた才能を持つ人物を指し、めったに現れないような才能を評価する際に使われます。(Refers to a person with exceptionally outstanding talent, used to evaluate rare and uncommon abilities.)
- 珍しい: An い-adjective. Used for things that are not seen or encountered often, or are unique (例: こんなに珍しい鳥は初めて見ました - I've never seen such a rare bird before).
- 逸材: 群を抜いて優れた才能を持つ人物を指し、めったに現れないような才能を評価する際に使われます。(Refers to a person with exceptionally outstanding talent, used to evaluate rare and uncommon abilities.)
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