高 means “expensive, high”

たかい · takai

Also: tall

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): たかい, たか, たかまる, たかめる
On'yomi (Chinese reading): コウ

JLPT N5 · Taught in grade 2 · 10 strokes

The story

A tall building with a prominent roof: reaching skyward. 高い (takai) means both "tall" and "expensive," connecting height with value. In Ginza, Tokyo's most 高級 (kōkyū, high-class) district, towering department stores like Mitsukoshi have sold luxury goods since the 1600s, where price rises with prestige.

Used in 高い (takai, expensive/tall), 最高 (saikou, the best), and 高級 (koukyuu, high-class)

高 means “expensive, high”

The story

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