English–Japanese

“high ground” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitakadai

Example

学校は高台にあります。gak kō wa taka dai ni a ri ma su

The school is on high ground.

Illustration for 高台 (high ground)

How to say “high ground” in Japanese

“High ground” in Japanese is 高台 (takadai).

Describes a place elevated above nearby areas rather than level with them.

Full entry for 高台: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 高台

大雨のときは、高台へ避難します。ō ame no to ki wa taka dai e hi nan shi ma su

When it rains heavily, we evacuate to higher ground.

Tips for using 高台

  • In Japanese place descriptions, 高台 (takadai) commonly identifies a residential or public site on elevated land, while English high ground may sound more strategic or military.

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