Japanese word

高台

Pronunciation

Romajitakadai

Meaning

  • nounhigh ground

Example

学校は高台にあります。gak kō wa taka dai ni a ri ma su

The school is on high ground.

Illustration for 高台 (high ground)

More examples

大雨のときは、高台へ避難します。ō ame no to ki wa taka dai e hi nan shi ma su

When it rains heavily, we evacuate to higher ground.

Core concept

Describes a place elevated above nearby areas rather than level with them.

Common phrases

  • 高台にあるtaka dai ni a ru

    be on high ground

  • 高台へ避難するtaka dai e hi nan su ru

    evacuate to higher ground

  • 高台に建つtaka dai ni ta tsu

    stand on high ground

Similar words

高所kōsho: A place at a higher elevation than the area around it.
高地kōchi: Land that lies at a relatively high elevation, often over a broad area.

Definition in Japanese

周囲より高い位置にある土地や場所。shū i yo ri taka i i chi ni a ru to chi ya ba sho

Word origin

高台 (takadai) is a Japanese compound of 高 (taka, "high") and 台 (dai, "platform or base"), expressing the idea of a high piece of land.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese place descriptions, 高台 (takadai) commonly identifies a residential or public site on elevated land, while English high ground may sound more strategic or military.

Other meanings

  • hillnoun

Opposites

  • 低地teichilowlandnoun

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