Quick answer
高~ (こう~ (kou)) means "high-level ~". The reading is こう~ (kou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
high-level ~
Also : advanced ~ · elevated ~
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The word 高~ (こう~) means 'high (level) ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of high (level) ~.
Example Sentences
高性能なカメラを買ったので、旅行の写真がきれいに撮れました。
こうせいのうなかめらをかったので、りょこうのしゃしんがきれいにとれました。
Since I bought a high-performance camera, I was able to take beautiful travel photos.
高品質な素材を使っているので、この製品は長持ちします。
こうひんしつなそざいをつかっているので、このせいひんはながもちします。
Because it uses high-quality materials, this product lasts a long time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い~に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ~をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて~に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて~にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り~に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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