高い

たかい

High, tall; expensive

N5i-adjective·takai

How to remember it

高 signals both height and price — one kanji, two meanings.

Example sentences

  • あの山はとても高いです。

    あのやまはとてもたかいです。

    That mountain is very tall.

  • この車は高すぎます。

    このくるまはたかすぎます。

    This car is too expensive.

Usage

One adjective covers height (buildings, mountains) and price; context decides.

Related words

安い低い値段

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