Japanese

こうきゅう
Meaning: high-class; high-end; luxury
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

高
級

Example sentences

We stayed at a high-end hotel.
彼は都心の高級マンションに住んでいる。
He lives in a high-end apartment in the city center.
たまには高級なレストランで贅沢をしたい。
I want to indulge in luxury at an expensive restaurant once in a while.
この高級時計には21石の軸受けが使われている。
This luxury watch uses 21 jewels in its bearings.
絹の肌触りはとても心地よいので、高級な服によく使われる。
The feel of silk is very comfortable, so it is often used for high-end clothing.
海岸沿いには高級なホテルが立ち並んでいる。
Luxury hotels line the coast.
学生の分際で、そんな高級な車に乗るなんて。
How can you ride in such a luxury car when you're just a student?
彼女は高級ブランドのバッグを大切に扱っている。
She takes great care of her luxury brand bag.
彼は高級官僚として働いている。
He works as a high-ranking bureaucrat.
彼女はデパートで高級な化粧品を買った。
She bought expensive cosmetics at the department store.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something of high quality, expensive, or of superior rank.

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