Japanese word

割高

Pronunciation

Romajiwaridaka

Meaning

  • na-adjectiverelatively expensive

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.

Illustration for 割高 (relatively expensive)

More examples

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.

Core concept

割高 (waridaka) describes a price that is high when measured against the usual level or the value received.

Common phrases

  • 割高な商品wari daka na shō hin

    relatively expensive product

  • 割高な料金wari daka na ryō kin

    relatively expensive fee

  • 割高に感じるwari daka ni kan ji ru

    feel overpriced

Similar words

高価kōka: Describes something that has a high monetary cost.
高額kōgaku: Describes a price, payment, or sum that involves a large amount of money.
高めtakame: Describes a level or price that is somewhat above the usual range.

Definition in Japanese

一般的な価格や品質に比べて、値段が高いさま。ip pan teki na ka kaku ya hin shitsu ni kura be te ne dan ga taka i sa ma

Word origin

割高 (waridaka) combines 割 (wari, "ratio") and 高 (daka, "high"), expressing a price that is high in proportion to a comparison standard.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • overpricedna-adjective

Opposites

  • 割安wariyasurelatively inexpensivena-adjective

Related words

  • 割高感waridakakansense of being overpricednoun

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