Dictionary
English - Japanese
Rarely
ˈrɛrli
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
めったに, 稀に
Rarely meanings in Japanese
めったに
Example:
I rarely go to the cinema.
私はめったに映画館に行きません。
She rarely eats sweets.
彼女はめったにお菓子を食べません。
Usage: InformalContext: Everyday conversation to express infrequency of actions.
Note: Used when indicating that something happens very infrequently.
稀に
Example:
He only rarely visits his hometown.
彼は稀にしか故郷に帰りません。
Rarely do we see such talent.
こんな才能を稀にしか見ません。
Usage: FormalContext: More literary or formal contexts to express rarity.
Note: Often used in written Japanese or formal speeches.
Rarely's synonyms
Infrequently
Infrequently means not occurring often or rarely.
Example: He visits his hometown infrequently.
Note: Infrequently is a more formal synonym for rarely and is commonly used in formal writing or speech.
Occasionally
Occasionally means at times or now and then.
Example: She occasionally enjoys a glass of wine.
Note: Occasionally implies that something happens from time to time, but not regularly.
Rarely expressions, common phrases
Hardly ever
This phrase means almost never or very rarely.
Example: She hardly ever goes to the gym.
Note: It emphasizes the infrequency more than just using the word 'rarely.'
Seldom
Seldom means not often or rarely.
Example: He seldom attends social events.
Note: It is a more formal way of saying rarely.
Once in a blue moon
This idiom means very rarely or almost never.
Example: I see my old school friends once in a blue moon.
Note: It adds a touch of whimsy and exaggeration to the rarity.
Few and far between
Refers to something that happens rarely or infrequently.
Example: Opportunities like this are few and far between.
Note: It implies that such occurrences are scarce and widely spaced apart.
Few times
Indicates a small number of occurrences, implying rarity.
Example: I have visited that place only a few times.
Note: It highlights the limited number of occurrences compared to using 'rarely.'
Scarcely ever
Means almost never or rarely.
Example: She scarcely ever complains about her workload.
Note: It denotes an extreme rarity, similar to using 'rarely.'
Scarcely
Indicates almost not or hardly at all.
Example: I can scarcely remember his name.
Note: It suggests a very limited occurrence, similar to 'rarely.'
Rarely everyday (slang) expressions
Barely
This term implies that something happens with minimal frequency or almost not at all.
Example: I barely see him anymore.
Note: It suggests a stronger sense of infrequency compared to 'rarely'.
Now and then
This expression suggests something occurs occasionally or sporadically.
Example: I like to treat myself to desserts now and then.
Note: It is more informal and casual compared to 'rarely'.
Intermittently
It indicates something happens at irregular intervals or in a stop-and-start manner.
Example: The internet connection works intermittently in this area.
Note: It highlights the irregularity more strongly compared to 'rarely'.
Every so often
This phrase implies something happens occasionally but not frequently.
Example: They go hiking every so often on weekends.
Note: It denotes a bit more regularity compared to 'rarely'.
Rarely - Examples
Rarely do I eat fast food.
She rarely goes to the gym.
We rarely have time for a vacation.
Rarely grammar
Rarely - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: rarely
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): rarely
Syllables, Separation and Stress
rarely Contains 2 syllables: rare • ly
Phonetic transcription: ˈrer-lē
rare ly , ˈrer lē (The red syllable is stressed)
Rarely - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
rarely: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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