🇯🇵 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 fro…

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.

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