高～

こう～
kou～

high ~ (prefix)

PrefixJLPT N2

What does 高～ mean?

高～ is a Japanese prefix meaning “high ~ (prefix)” in English. It is written as 高～ in kanji, こう～ in hiragana, and kou～ in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

NotePrefix for high or highly (高収入 = high income, 高品質 = high quality).

Example sentences

この仕事は高収入だ。

This job pays a high income.

高品質の製品を作っている。

We make high-quality products.

Words sharing kanji with 高～

高
高速
こうそく
high speed
背が高い
せがたかい
tall (person)
高まる
たかまる
to rise, to intensify

More JLPT N2 words

引き出すひきだすhikidasu
to withdraw (money), to pull out
迫るせまるsemaru
to close in, to be imminent
斬るきるkiru
to slash (with a sword), to cut down
～ぶり～buri
first time in ~ (suffix)
目立つめだつmedatsu
to stand out, to be conspicuous
やっつけるyattsukeru
to beat (an opponent), to finish off
資料しりょうshiryou
data, reference materials
押さえるおさえるosaeru
to hold down, to press down