Kanji · N5 · 10 strokes
高 / tall
Kanji for tall, high, or expensive.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たか.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
高 carries the meaning tall, high, or expensive.
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How to write 高
Trace 高 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 高
高いたかいtall
高いたかいexpensive
高校生こうこうせいhigh school student
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高 in context
サンシャインビルは高いビルです。
さんしゃいんびるはたかいびるです
The Sunshine Building is a tall building.
「この靴は2万円です。」「高いですね。」
このくつはにまんえんです。たかいですね。
"These shoes are 20,000 yen." "That's expensive."
妹は高校生です。
いもうとはこうこうせいです
My younger sister is a high school student.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 高 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
高 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/高
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