Dictionary
English - Japanese
Seldom
ˈsɛldəm
Very common
~ 1900
~ 1900
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.
めったにない (metta ni nai), 滅多に (metta ni), 稀に (mare ni)
Seldom meanings in Japanese
めったにない (metta ni nai)
Example:
I seldom go to the movies.
私はめったに映画に行きません。
She seldom eats breakfast.
彼女はめったに朝食を食べません。
Usage: InformalContext: Everyday conversation when discussing habits or frequency of actions.
Note: Used to indicate that something happens infrequently or not often.
滅多に (metta ni)
Example:
He seldom talks about his feelings.
彼は自分の気持ちについて滅多に話しません。
They seldom visit their relatives.
彼らは滅多に親戚を訪れません。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both formal and informal settings, often interchangeable with 'めったにない'.
Note: Often used in negative sentences to emphasize rarity.
稀に (mare ni)
Example:
It seldom snows in this region.
この地域では稀に雪が降ります。
Seldom do we see such talent.
そのような才能を稀に見ることができます。
Usage: FormalContext: Typically used in more formal writing or speeches.
Note: Can imply an even greater rarity compared to 'めったにない' and '滅多に'.
Seldom's synonyms
rarely
Rarely means not often or seldom. It indicates a low frequency of occurrence.
Example: She rarely goes to the gym.
Note: Rarely is often used interchangeably with seldom, but it may imply a slightly higher frequency of occurrence.
infrequently
Infrequently means not happening often or seldom. It suggests a low rate of occurrence.
Example: He visits his grandparents infrequently.
Note: Infrequently emphasizes the irregularity or sporadic nature of an action or event.
Seldom expressions, common phrases
few and far between
This phrase means that something is rare or uncommon, similar to the infrequency of the word 'seldom'.
Example: Opportunities like this are few and far between, so we should take advantage of it.
Note: It emphasizes the scarcity of something compared to the general idea of occasional occurrences in 'seldom.'
once in a blue moon
This phrase means very rarely, similar to the infrequency of 'seldom.'
Example: I only go to the beach once in a blue moon because I live far from the coast.
Note: It suggests an even rarer occurrence than 'seldom,' as a blue moon is a rare celestial event in itself.
hardly ever
This phrase means almost never or very rarely, similar to the infrequency of 'seldom.'
Example: I hardly ever eat fast food; I prefer cooking at home.
Note: It suggests an even lower frequency than 'seldom,' emphasizing the extreme rarity of an action or event.
Seldom everyday (slang) expressions
Scarcely
Scarcely means hardly or barely, indicating a rare occurrence.
Example: She scarcely had time to finish her homework.
Note: Scarcely emphasizes the limited or insufficient amount of something happening.
Occasionally
Occasionally means sometimes, not regularly or frequently.
Example: I treat myself to a nice dinner occasionally.
Note: Occasionally suggests a slightly more frequent occurrence compared to seldom.
Barely
Barely means only just or almost not at all.
Example: They barely spoke during the meeting.
Note: Barely emphasizes the close proximity to not happening compared to seldom.
From time to time
From time to time means occasionally or every now and then.
Example: I like to indulge in some chocolate from time to time.
Note: From time to time suggests a slightly more regular occurrence than seldom.
Seldom - Examples
Seldom do I eat fast food.
Nem gyakran járok moziba.
Alig van időm sportolni.
Seldom grammar
Seldom - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: seldom
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): seldom
Syllables, Separation and Stress
seldom Contains 2 syllables: sel • dom
Phonetic transcription: ˈsel-dəm
sel dom , ˈsel dəm (The red syllable is stressed)
Seldom - 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.
seldom: ~ 1900 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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