高い建物
takai tatemono
Tall building
Phrase in 30 Seconds
A fundamental way to describe skyscrapers and multi-story structures in Japanese cities.
- Means: A physically tall structure or building.
- Used in: Describing cityscapes, giving directions, or booking hotels.
- Don't confuse: 'Takai' also means 'expensive', but context clarifies height.
Explanation at your level:
मतलब
A structure that extends high into the air.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Tokyo, 'tall buildings' are often synonymous with 'Depachika' (department store basements) and rooftop gardens. The height is used not just for offices but for massive multi-level entertainment complexes. Kyoto has strict height restrictions to preserve the historical skyline. You won't find many '{高い|たかい}{建物|たてもの}' in the city center, making the Kyoto Tower stand out significantly. The race for the tallest building is a global phenomenon. In Japanese, this is often discussed using the term '{世界一|せかいいち}{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}' (the tallest building in the world). Tall buildings in Japan are designed to sway during earthquakes. This 'swaying' is a safety feature, though it can be frightening for those inside.
Context is King
If you are in a city, people will assume 'takai' refers to height. If you are in a store, they will assume it means price.
Don't use for people
Remember: 'Takai tatemono' for buildings, 'Se ga takai hito' for people. Using 'Takai hito' sounds like 'Expensive person'!
मतलब
A structure that extends high into the air.
Context is King
If you are in a city, people will assume 'takai' refers to height. If you are in a store, they will assume it means price.
Don't use for people
Remember: 'Takai tatemono' for buildings, 'Se ga takai hito' for people. Using 'Takai hito' sounds like 'Expensive person'!
Use 'Biru' for impact
If you want to sound more like a local in Tokyo, use '{高層|こうそう}ビル' or just 'ビル' when talking about skyscrapers.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'building'.
{東京|とうきょう}には{高|たか}い____がたくさんあります。
'{建物|たてもの}' means building, which fits the context of a city like Tokyo.
Which adjective is used to describe a tall building?
あの_____{建物|たてもの}は{何|なん}ですか？
'{高い|たかい}' is used for vertical height, whereas '{長い|ながい}' is for length.
Match the Japanese phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are basic adjective-noun pairings for buildings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {窓|まど}から{何|なに}が{見|み}えますか？ B: {高|たか}い_______が{見|み}えます。
You see buildings from a window, not food or drinks.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Types of {建物|たてもの}
Height
- • {高|たか}い (Tall)
- • {低|ひく}い (Short)
Age
- • {新|あたら}しい (New)
- • {古|ふる}い (Old)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालNo, it also means 'expensive'. You distinguish them by context and sometimes by the kanji (though they usually share the same kanji {高|たか}).
Yes! '{高|たか}いビル' is very common and sounds slightly more modern than '{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}'.
It is '{低|ひく}い{建物|たてもの}' (hikui tatemono), meaning a short or low building.
Use '{一番|いちばん}{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}' (ichiban takai tatemono).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both casual and formal situations.
संबंधित मुहावरे
{高層|こうそう}ビル
specialized formSkyscraper / High-rise building
{タワー|たわー}
similarTower
{低|ひく}い{建物|たてもの}
contrastShort/Low building
{大|おお}きい{建物|たてもの}
similarBig building
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
Sightseeing in Tokyo
Tourist: わあ、あの{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}は{何|なん}ですか？
Guide: あれはスカイツリーです。とても{有名|ゆうめい}ですよ。
Asking for directions
Lost Person: すみません、{銀行|ぎんこう}はどこですか？
Local: あの{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}の{中|なか}にありますよ。
Booking a hotel
Customer: {景色|けしき}が{良|よ}い{部屋|へや}がいいです。
Staff: この{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}の{最上階|さいじょうかい}はどうですか？
Talking about hometowns
Friend A: {東京|とうきょう}はどう？
Friend B: {高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}が{多|おお}くて{驚|おどろ}いたよ。
On a dating app
User A: {夜景|やけい}が{好|す}きです。
User B: じゃあ、{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}のレストランに{行|い}きましょう！
Job Interview
Interviewer: {弊社|へいしゃ}のオフィスはどうですか？
Candidate: とても{立派|りっぱ}で{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}ですね。
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Tall' ({高い|たかい}) 'Tower' ({建物|たてもの}) reaching for the 'T' in Tokyo.
Visual Association
Picture the Tokyo Skytree. It is the ultimate '{高い|たかい}{建物|たてもの}'. Visualize the kanji {高|たか} as a building with many windows and a roof.
Rhyme
Takai tatemono, up they go, in the city of Tokyo!
Story
You are walking in Shinjuku. You look up so high your hat falls off. You point and say '{高い|たかい}!' then you point at the structure and say '{建物|たてもの}!'. Together, they are the giants of the city.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Go to Google Maps, find a famous Japanese city, and count how many '{高い|たかい}{建物|たてもの}' you can see in one street view. Say the phrase out loud each time.
In Other Languages
Tall building
English distinguishes between 'tall' and 'high' slightly more strictly than Japanese in some contexts.
Edificio alto
Word order is reversed compared to Japanese.
Grand bâtiment
'Grand' is more common in French than '{大|おお}きい' would be in Japanese for height.
Hohes Gebäude
German adjectives require endings based on gender and case.
مبنى عالٍ (mabna 'alin)
Arabic uses a root-based system for 'building' (b-n-y), similar to Japanese 'tate-ru'.
高楼 (gāolóu)
Chinese is more concise, often using just two characters.
높은 건물 (nopeun geonmul)
The pronunciation and script are different, but the logic is the same.
Prédio alto
'Prédio' is used more specifically for urban buildings than the general 'bâtiment' in French.
Easily Confused
Learners might think 'takai' only means tall.
Remember that 'takai' means both 'tall' and 'expensive'. Context is key!
Using this for buildings.
Use '{背|せ}が{高|たか}い' for people and '{高|たか}い' for buildings.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (5)
No, it also means 'expensive'. You distinguish them by context and sometimes by the kanji (though they usually share the same kanji {高|たか}).
Yes! '{高|たか}いビル' is very common and sounds slightly more modern than '{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}'.
It is '{低|ひく}い{建物|たてもの}' (hikui tatemono), meaning a short or low building.
Use '{一番|いちばん}{高|たか}い{建物|たてもの}' (ichiban takai tatemono).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both casual and formal situations.
