高い
たかい
High; tall; expensive
Usage
One adjective, three English meanings. Context decides.
- あのビルは高いですね。— That building is tall.
- この店は高いです。— This shop is expensive.
Opposites split: 低い（ひくい）for height, 安い（やすい）for price.
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比べるくらべるTo compare; ～に比べて = compared with便利べんりHandy, practical; not conveniente or convenable払うはらうTo pay; the fee takes を, the payee に, the means で珍しいめずらしいRare or unusual, neutral in tone; not raro = weird有名ゆうめいFamous; ‘famous for’ takes で安いやすいCheap, neutral; opposite of 高い for prices only新しい・古いあたらしい・ふるいNew and old, for things only, never for a person’s age給料きゅうりょうSalary: 給料が高い/安い, 給料日 payday; サラリー is not used alone
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