Translation of Japanese word "高い" to English
高い
たかい
[takai]
IPA: /taɕiɕi/
Meaning
AdjectivePhysically elevated, extending above a base or average level: Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
How to use
高い (takai) — 'high / expensive'. Dual meaning: 山が高い — the mountain is high; 値段が高い — the price is high (expensive). 高さ (takasa) — height.
🇬🇧 English
high / expensive
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 高い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たかい
Romaji Transcription: takai
Example Sentences
この服は高いです。
このふくはたかいです。
This shirt is expensive.
高い山を登りました。
たかいやまをのぼりました。
I climbed a high mountain.
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Common phrases
- 値段が高い— the price is high / expensive
- 背が高い— tall (person)
Frequency rank: #179 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "高い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "高い" means "high / expensive" in English.
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The word "高い" is read as "たかい" (takai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to describe high or expensive things.".
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