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珍
On'yomi
チン
CHIN
Kun'yomi
めずら.しい・たから
mezurashii / takara
rare · curious · strange
mysterious
Details
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Frequency#1330
Radical玉jade(5)
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Component Breakdown
珍=
王㐱
king + 㐱
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and phonetic. Rare jade.
Symbolism
Rare, curiosity, treasure. Represents rarity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
珍味佳肴
ちんみかこう
rare delicacies; rare treat; rare delicacies
七珍万宝
しっちんまんぽう
the seven treasures and many other precious things; all the treasures in the world; the seven treasures and many other precious things
Proverbs & Idioms
珍しい物は七日
めずらしいものはなのか
The novelty lasts only seven days
Interest in new things quickly fades