🇯🇵 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 professio…

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

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