🇯🇵 How to say

“expensive” in Japanese

高いたかい
Illustration of "expensive" in a Japanese cultural setting
A sleek modern office skyscraper towers over the city, its glass windows reflecting the midday sun as business professionals enter through the revolving doors below.

Usage note

Remember that 高い can mean both expensive and high depending on context—use it for tall buildings or pricey items at work.

Examples

  • このパソコンは高いです。

    This computer is expensive.

  • あのビルはとても高い。

    That building is very high.

  • 高い椅子に座っています。

    I'm sitting on a high chair.

Quick check

What does "高い" mean?

  • A. expensive
  • B. dark
  • C. low
  • D. strong

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