English–Japanese
“relatively expensive” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiwaridaka
Example
この店の野菜は割高です。ko no mise no ya sai wa wari daka de su
The vegetables at this store are relatively expensive.
How to say “relatively expensive” in Japanese
“Relatively expensive” in Japanese is 割高 (waridaka).
割高 (waridaka) describes a price that is high when measured against the usual level or the value received.
Example sentences with 割高
観光地の飲み物は、街中より割高なことがあります。kan kō chi no no mi mono wa machi naka yo ri wari daka na ko to ga a ri ma su
Drinks in tourist areas can be relatively expensive compared with those in town.
Tips for using 割高
- In Japanese shopping talk, 割高 (waridaka) often compares an item with alternatives or its value, so it does not always mean that its absolute price is high.