高い
Reading: たかい
Meaning: high, tall, expensive
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Example Sentence
この 山 は とても 高い と 思う
I think this mountain is very high.
Usage Notes
Used for physical height, social status, prices, or quality/ability level. The opposite is 低い (low). When referring to prices, can also contrast with 安い (cheap). Changes to 高く before certain words (高くなる, 高くする).
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