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VocabJLPT N3

altitude

Nounな-Adjectiveの-Adjective

Definitions

1. altitude
2. height
3. high-degree

This noun means "altitude" or "elevation" when referring to physical height above the ground, such as a plane's flying height. It can also mean "advanced level" or "high degree" when describing skills, technology, or sophistication. Context will help you determine which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The higher the altitude, the more nervous I get!

Sentence 2

Wait, it's this cold at such a low altitude?!

Sentence 3

The altitude picked up along the way, and breathing got a little harder.

Sentence 4

Still, running at this altitude is just crazy!

Sentence 5

Let's check the elevation difference on the map first.