JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
珍 — rare
- Reading
- チン・めずら.しい・たから
- Meaning
- rare; curious; strange
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
珍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チン・めずら.しい・たから and it means rare; curious; strange. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
珍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 珍しい (rare).
Japanese words containing 珍
Frequently asked questions
What does 珍 mean in Japanese?
珍 means rare; curious; strange in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 珍 read?
珍 is read チン・めずら.しい・たから. Reading it inside real words — 珍しい — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 珍 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 珍 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 珍 in a word?
A common word containing 珍 is 珍しい (めずらしい) — "rare". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 珍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 珍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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