高 — Tall
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The most (最) tall (高) thing is naturally the highest or supreme thing.
This kanji simply means tall (高), which can also mean a "tall" (expensive) price!
High (高) and low (低): variations in height, elevation, or pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions About 高 (Tall)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 高 (Tall)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 高 ("Tall", read as こう) is: Don’t dare attack-a (たか) the Tall Koala (こう) Headquarters, they are heavily guarded!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 高 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 高 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 高 means "Tall". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう; Kun'yomi: たか). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 高?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 高 include: 最高 (さいこう - best, supreme, wonderful, finest), 高い (たかい - tall, expensive), 高低 (こうてい - high and low, rise and fall, pitch).
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