Hiku means low in height, sound, or value, serving as the fundamental antonym to high.
30초 단어
- Used to describe small vertical height.
- Applies to physical objects and abstract values.
- The direct opposite of takai.
Overview
- 1概要：「ひくい」は、ある基準点から上までの距離が短い状態を表す形容詞です。物理的な高さだけでなく、抽象的な数値や音程、地位などにも広く使われます。2) 使用パターン：名詞を修飾する際（ひくい山）や、述語として（この山はひくい）の両方で使われます。また、「ひくくする」のように動詞化して状態を変化させる表現も一般的です。3) 一般的な文脈：身長や建物の高さ、気温、声のトーン、価格など、日常生活のあらゆるシーンで頻出します。特に「声がひくい」「値段がひくい」などは非常に自然な表現です。4) 類語との比較：「浅い（あさい）」は深さや奥行きが足りない場合に使われ、「低い」は高さそのものに焦点を当てます。「低い」は「高い」の対義語であり、高さの尺度を測る際に最も一般的に用いられる言葉です。
예시
この机は少しひくいです。
everydayThis desk is a little low.
気温がひくい日が続いています。
formalDays with low temperatures are continuing.
声がひくいですね。
informalYour voice is low.
この製品は価格がひくい。
academicThis product has a low price.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
腰をひくくする
To lower one's waist (to be humble)
ひくい位置
Low position
자주 혼동되는 단어
Asai refers to shallow depth or distance from the surface. Hikui is strictly for height.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Hikui is a neutral adjective used in both spoken and written Japanese. It is the standard term for low height. When referring to a person's height, it is polite to add 'se ga' (stature) before it.
자주 하는 실수
Beginners often use 'hikui' for depth (e.g., a shallow pool). Remember that depth requires 'asai'. Also, ensure you don't use 'hikui' for abstract concepts that require 'chiisai' (small).
Tips
Use with both physical and abstract
Remember that 'hikui' is versatile. It works for mountains, voices, prices, and even levels of skill.
Do not confuse with depth
For physical depth like a hole or water, use 'asai' instead of 'hikui'. Mixing these is a common mistake.
Politeness in Japanese society
When describing someone's height, 'hikui' can sound blunt. Use 'se ga hikui' to soften the focus.
어원
Derived from the ancient Japanese root 'hiku', which relates to the downward movement or positioning. It has remained consistent in meaning throughout history.
문화적 맥락
In Japanese culture, being 'low' is sometimes associated with humility. However, when describing physical traits, it is best to be direct but polite.
암기 팁
Think of a 'He-key' (hikui) that is so low to the ground you have to bend down to pick it up. Low height = Hikui.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문「ひくい」は高さ（垂直方向）に使い、「あさい」は深さや奥行き（水平方向や内部への距離）に使います。例えば、山は「高い・低い」ですが、川やプールは「深い・浅い」と言います。
はい、使えます。気温がひくい、合格率がひくい、といったように数値が小さい場合にも自然に使われます。
対義語は「たかい（高い）」です。高さ、値段、音、能力など、あらゆる面で「たかい」の反対として機能します。
「ひくい」自体は形容詞であり、敬語ではありません。丁寧にする場合は「ひくいです」と言います。
셀프 테스트
この山はあまり___です。
山の高さについて述べているため、「ひくい」が適切です。
점수: /1
Summary
Hiku means low in height, sound, or value, serving as the fundamental antonym to high.
- Used to describe small vertical height.
- Applies to physical objects and abstract values.
- The direct opposite of takai.
Use with both physical and abstract
Remember that 'hikui' is versatile. It works for mountains, voices, prices, and even levels of skill.
Do not confuse with depth
For physical depth like a hole or water, use 'asai' instead of 'hikui'. Mixing these is a common mistake.
Politeness in Japanese society
When describing someone's height, 'hikui' can sound blunt. Use 'se ga hikui' to soften the focus.
예시
4 / 4この机は少しひくいです。
This desk is a little low.
気温がひくい日が続いています。
Days with low temperatures are continuing.
声がひくいですね。
Your voice is low.
この製品は価格がひくい。
This product has a low price.
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