Translation and Meaning of: 滅多に - mettani
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 滅多に (mettani) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mettani
Kana: めったに
Type: adverb
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Translation / Meaning: rarely (with black.); rarely
Meaning in English: rarely (with neg. verb);seldom
Definition: Something that doesn't happen often. Raw.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (滅多に) mettani
滅多に (metta ni) is a Japanese expression that means "rarely" or "occasionally". The word 滅多 (metta) means "destruction" or "annihilation", while character に (ni) is a particle that indicates a state or condition. Therefore, the complete expression can be translated literally as "in a state of rare destruction." The exact origin of the expression is unknown, but is often used in daily conversations and formal writing.How to Write in Japanese - (滅多に) mettani
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Synonyms and Similar - (滅多に) mettani
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稀に; まれに; ほとんどない; ほとんど起こらない; まれにしか; ほとんどないに等しい; ほとんどないと言っても過言ではない; 滅多にない; 滅多に起こらない; 稀有に; 稀にしか; 稀少に; 稀にしかない; 稀にしか起こらない; ほとんどないと言ってもいい; ほとんどないに等しいと言える; まれにしかない; まれにしか起こらない; ほとんど起こらないと言ってもいい; まれにしかない
Words containing: 滅多に
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Words with the same pronunciation: めったに mettani
Example Sentences - (滅多に) mettani
Below are some example sentences:
滅多に会えない友達を大切にしよう。
Mettani aenai tomodachi wo taisetsu ni shiyou
Let's value the friends we can rarely find.
Take good care of friends you rarely know.
- 滅多に (metta ni) - rarely
- 会えない (aenai) - cannot find
- 友達 (tomodachi) - friend
- を (wo) - object particle
- 大切に (taisetsu ni) - with care, with love
- しよう (shiyou) - let's do it
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Other words of the same type: adverb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "rarely (with black.); rarely" é "(滅多に) mettani". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
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