🇯🇵 How to say

“high” in Japanese

高いたかい
Illustration of "high" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child stands on tiptoes, reaching for a cookie jar on a high kitchen shelf while their parent watches with a smile from the doorway.

Usage note

Use 高い for both physical height (like buildings or people) and high prices; it's a common, neutral adjective in everyday conversation.

Examples

  • あの山は高いですね。

    That mountain is tall, isn't it?

  • このビルはとても高いです。

    This building is very high.

  • 私の弟は背が高いです。

    My younger brother is tall.

Quick check

What does "高い" mean?

  • A. high
  • B. clean
  • C. light (weight)
  • D. beautiful

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