1Rare or infrequent — something that seldom happens or exists in very small numbers, occurring far less often than usual. Usually written in kana.
この病気はまれだが、症状が重くなることがある。
This disease is rare, but the symptoms can become severe.
彼のような才能を持つ人はまれにしかいない。
People with talent like his are rare.
この地域では雪が降ることはまれだ。
It's rare for it to snow in this region.
まれな例外を除いて、彼はいつも約束の時間に来る。
Except for rare exceptions, he always shows up on time.