Japanese for Kids · Level 6
89 words
Japanese word
背が高い
Pronunciation
Romajisegatakai
Meaning
- i-adjectivetall
Example
わたしの兄は背が高いです。wa ta shi no ani wa se ga taka i de su
My older brother is tall.
More examples
あの先生は背が高いですが、とても親切です。a no sen sei wa se ga taka i de su ga to te mo shin setsu de su
That teacher is tall but very kind.
Core concept
Describes a person whose body rises noticeably high from the ground.
Common phrases
背が高い人se ga taka i hito
tall person
Similar words
高いtakai: Describes a person or thing that is far above the ground or has considerable height.
Definition in Japanese
人の身長が普通より高い。hito no shin chō ga fu tsū yo ri taka i
Word origin
It combines 背 (se, "back; stature") with 高い (takai, "high; tall"), presenting a person's height as high.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, this expression commonly describes a person's height, while English tall also commonly describes buildings and trees.
Opposites
- 低いhikuilowi-adjective