No. 4,441 in Japanese
変わり種
"変わり種" refers to an unusual or unconventional type, variety, or item.
In a sentence
この店のアイスクリームには変わり種の味があります。
This shop's ice cream has unique flavors.
変わり種 refers to unique or unusual types.
祭りではいつも変わり種の屋台が人気です。
At festivals, unique food stalls are always popular.
変わり種 describes unusual or innovative stalls.
そのコンテストには変わり種の作品が多く見られました。
Many unique entries were seen in that contest.
変わり種 indicates distinctive or unconventional entries.
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