しょう
Meanings
Adjective (な)
Noun
1. scarce; rare
Kanji used
dilute
few
Pitch accent
しょう
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Composed of
dilute; rare
small; little; few
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
rare metal; minor metal
exclusive cut (of meat); rare cut
Examples (3 in total)
Iridium is one of the rarest elements.
Salt was a rare and costly commodity in ancient times.
The importation of rare wild animals to this country is strictly prohibited.