低い
ひくい
hikui
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
低い (ひくい (hikui)) means "Low". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Low
Also : Short · Short (stature)
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Example Sentences
この木は低いです。
このきはひくいです。
This tree is low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.).
この木はとても低いです。
このきはとてもひくいです。
This tree is very low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.).
Kanji in this word
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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