The word 'takai' functions as a versatile adjective for both vertical elevation and high monetary cost.
30초 단어
- Used to describe physical height of objects or people.
- Used to express that the price of an item is expensive.
- Can also describe high levels, degrees, or probability.
Overview
- 1概要：「高い」は、基準よりも上方に位置している状態や、金額・価値が大きな状態を表す日本語の基本形容詞です。空間的な高さと金銭的な価値の両面で頻繁に使用されます。2) 使用パターン：物理的な高さについては「山が高い」「背が高い」のように使い、価格については「値段が高い」「この店は高い」のように使います。また、数値やレベルが高い場合（例：気温が高い、可能性が高い）にも応用されます。3) 一般的な文脈：日常会話では商品の価格について言及する際に最もよく使われます。また、ビルや山、人の身長などの物理的特徴を説明する際にも必須の語彙です。4) 類語との比較：「高い」は多義的ですが、文脈によって他の言葉と使い分けます。物理的な高さが強調される場合は「背丈（せたけ）」や「高層（こうそう）」といった言葉が関連し、価格に関しては「高価（こうか）」という硬い表現も存在します。初級レベルでは、まず「位置が高い」と「値段が高い」の二つの意味をマスターすることが重要です。
예시
このビルはとても高いです。
everydayThis building is very tall.
このバッグは高くて買えません。
informalThis bag is too expensive to buy.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
鼻が高い
to be proud
志が高い
high ambition
자주 혼동되는 단어
Kouka is a formal noun/adjective used mainly for objects. Takai is used in daily conversation for both height and price.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Takai is a neutral adjective suitable for all registers. When referring to price, it is often paired with 'nedan' (price). Always check the surrounding nouns to determine if the speaker means height or cost.
자주 하는 실수
Beginners sometimes use 'takai' to describe cheap things by mistake. Also, confusing it with 'takasa' (noun) is common. Remember that 'takai' is the adjective form.
Tips
Use context to distinguish meanings
If talking about a mountain, it means tall. If talking about a bag, it means expensive.
Avoid confusing with 'yasui'
Remember that 'takai' is the opposite of 'yasui' (cheap) when discussing money.
Polite usage in shopping
When asking about price, use 'ikura desu ka' instead of 'takai desu ka' to be polite.
어원
Derived from ancient Japanese adjectives describing elevation. It has evolved to cover abstract concepts like status and cost.
문화적 맥락
In Japan, directly telling someone something is 'takai' can be blunt. In business or formal settings, people often use softer language to discuss high costs.
암기 팁
Think of a 'tall' building reaching up to the sky (high) and a 'high' price draining your wallet. Both are 'takai'!
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문はい、使えます。主に身長が高いことを指して「背が高い」という表現でよく使われます。
物理的な高さについては「低い」、価格については「安い」が反対語となります。
はい、正しいです。「お」をつけることで丁寧な表現になります。接客などで非常によく使われる言い回しです。
「高さ」とすることで名詞になります。例えば「山の高さを測る」のように使用します。
셀프 테스트
この時計はとても___です。
文脈から価格について述べているため、高価であることを示す「高い」が適切です。
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Summary
The word 'takai' functions as a versatile adjective for both vertical elevation and high monetary cost.
- Used to describe physical height of objects or people.
- Used to express that the price of an item is expensive.
- Can also describe high levels, degrees, or probability.
Use context to distinguish meanings
If talking about a mountain, it means tall. If talking about a bag, it means expensive.
Avoid confusing with 'yasui'
Remember that 'takai' is the opposite of 'yasui' (cheap) when discussing money.
Polite usage in shopping
When asking about price, use 'ikura desu ka' instead of 'takai desu ka' to be polite.
예시
2 / 2このビルはとても高いです。
This building is very tall.
このバッグは高くて買えません。
This bag is too expensive to buy.
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관련 어휘
general 관련 단어
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
ごろ
A2About, approximately (time).
うえ
A2At a higher position than.
絶対
B1Absolutely; definitely; never.
絶対に
B1Absolutely; definitely.
