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“low” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihikui

Example

この机は低いです。ko no tsukue wa hiku i de su

This desk is low.

Illustration for 低い (low)

How to say “low” in Japanese

“Low” in Japanese is 低い (hikui).

Describes something as below the usual or expected height, position, or level.

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

Example sentences with 低い

このいすは低いです。ko no i su wa hiku i de su

This chair is low.

この椅子は子どもにも使いやすいように、低く作られています。ko no i su wa ko do mo ni mo tsuka i ya su i yō ni hiku ku tsuku ra re te i ma su

This chair is designed to be low so that even children can use it easily.

Tips for using 低い

  • The phrase 声が低い (koe ga hikui) refers to a low-pitched voice, not necessarily a quiet voice.

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