N5

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N5
Meaning
be high
Onyomi
コウ
Kunyomi
たか(い)、たか、たか(まる)、たか(める)
Formula
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Story

高 is a pictograph derived from a tall pavilion and denotes be high.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.

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