🇯🇵 How to say

“low” in Japanese

低いひくい
Illustration of "low" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child struggles to reach a cookie jar on a high kitchen counter, standing on tiptoes but still too short.

Usage note

Use 低い for physical height or sound volume, like low tables or quiet voices. It's a common adjective for everyday objects and sounds.

Examples

  • このテーブルは低いです。

    This table is low.

  • 私の声が低いです。

    My voice is low.

  • あの山は低いですね。

    That mountain is low, isn't it?

Quick check

What does "低い" mean?

  • A. low
  • B. far
  • C. dark
  • D. near

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