Translation guide
The English word 'exorbitant' describes a price, fee, or amount that is unreasonably high. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives and descriptive phrases, often emphasizing excessiveness or being beyond reasonable limits.
Expressing that a price or fee is excessively and unreasonably high.
The most direct and common equivalent. It means 'outrageous' or 'unreasonable' and is used specifically for prices, fees, or demands.
Describing something that goes far beyond what is normal or acceptable, not limited to price.
Means 'excessive' or 'immoderate'. Can be used for demands, expectations, or amounts.
While 高い (expensive) simply states a high price, 法外な implies the price is unreasonably and outrageously high, often with a negative judgment. Use 法外な when you want to emphasize that the cost is beyond acceptable limits.
Do not use エクソービタント or direct katakana transliterations; they are not understood. Stick to the Japanese adjectives and phrases provided.
The prices at that restaurant are exorbitant.
He charged an exorbitant fee.
Literally 'unimaginable' or 'extraordinary'. Often used for exorbitant amounts or prices, implying they are beyond common sense.
They poured in an exorbitant amount of money.
Colloquial and emphatic, meaning 'absurdly expensive'. Suitable for casual conversation.
This bag is exorbitantly expensive, isn't it?
A common collocation meaning 'exorbitant price'. More specific than just 法外な.
A painting with an exorbitant price was sold.
Exorbitant demands cannot be accepted.
Literally 'exceeding the limit'. Used for behavior, prices, or actions that are unreasonably extreme.
We protested against the exorbitant price hike.