Japanese · Adjectives
高い
takai
Expensive / Tall / High
Beginneradjective
Definition
An i-adjective with multiple meanings: expensive in price, tall in height, or high in position. Context clarifies the meaning.
Example
このレストランは少し高いですね。
This restaurant is a little expensive, isn't it.
Etymology
'高い' (takai) comes from the root '高' (taka), meaning high or tall, and historically, its use has evolved to encompass the idea of elevated cost or value.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in informal discussions as well as formal reviews or product descriptions, '高い' is widely understood across different regions and social contexts.