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高
高 (readings: こう, たか; Japanese kanji) means “high / tall”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 高校 (high school).
What does 高 mean?
| Kanji | 高 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | high / tall |
| Readings | こう, たか |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 高
高 is read こう or たか depending on the word.
Example words with 高
| Example | 高校 (high school) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14