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VocabJLPT N3

expensive

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. highly priced
2. expensive

This な-adjective and noun describes something that has a high price or is expensive and of great value. It is used to talk about luxury goods or costly items, and contrasts with words meaning cheap or affordable.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He laughed and called it an expensive lesson.

Sentence 2

It was pricier than expected, so I decided not to buy it.

Sentence 3

It's probably an expensive wine, but I honestly can't tell the difference.

Sentence 4

It's definitely pricey, but this is a lifetime purchase, right?

Sentence 5

Oh no, I might have just broken an expensive plate! This is awful!