VocabJLPT N5
tall
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. high
  2. 2. tall
  3. 3. expensive
  4. 4. high (level)
This i-adjective has two main meanings: it describes something physically tall or high in elevation, and it also means expensive in price. Context usually makes the intended meaning clear.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

This thing is expensive.

Sentence 1

A: That tree is so tall! B: The bird sounds are coming from way up.

Sentence 2

She spoke in a high voice.

Sentence 3

I love being up high.

Sentence 4

He's a tall guy.

Sentence 5

This mountain is tall.