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“high price” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitakane

Example

その時計は高値で売れました。so no tokei wa taka ne de u re ma shi ta

That watch sold for a high price.

Illustration for 高値 (high price)

How to say “high price” in Japanese

“High price” in Japanese is 高値 (takane).

Describes a price that stands above the usual level for an item or service.

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

Example sentences with 高値

この絵は海外の競売で高値がつきました。ko no e wa kai gai no kyō bai de taka ne ga tsu ki ma shi ta

This painting fetched a high price at an overseas auction.

Tips for using 高値

  • In Japanese news and shopping contexts, 高値 (takane) often appears with 付く (tsuku, "to reach") and 売れる (ureru, "to sell") when an item brings an unusually high price.

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