A1 Expression Neutral

とても高い

totemo takai

Very expensive/tall

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Meaning

To describe something as having a high price or height.

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Cultural Background

Japanese people often use 'takai' to politely decline an offer. In business, 'takai' might be replaced by 'kōka' to sound more professional.

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Context is King

If you are in a store, 'takai' means price. If you are outside, it means height.

Meaning

To describe something as having a high price or height.

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Context is King

If you are in a store, 'takai' means price. If you are outside, it means height.

Test Yourself

Which is correct for a tall mountain?

あの山は＿＿＿です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: とても高い

Takai is used for height.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is correct for a tall mountain? Choose A1

あの山は＿＿＿です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: とても高い

Takai is used for height.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'urusai'.

Related Phrases

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高すぎる

specialized form

Too high/expensive

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値段が高い

builds on

The price is high

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