How to say 'Expensive' in Japanese | 高価

word

Meaning

Expensive

Reading

Kanji

高High, Expensive 価Price

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '高価 (こうか)' means 'expensive'. It is used to describe items or goods that have a high monetary value. This term is often used in contexts such as shopping, business, or when discussing the value of objects. For example: This watch is expensive「この時計は高価です」(このとけいはこうかです). High-quality products are usually expensive「高品質の製品はたいてい高価です」(こうひんしつのせいひんはたいていこうかです). It is important to note that '高価' is typically used for objects or items, not for services or experiences.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

2628

Composition

kanji

Handwriting