also: たかいたかーい
expression, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
lifting a child high up in the air
A playful expression used when lifting a child up high, often repeated as a chant. Primarily used in children's language and by caregivers.
パパが赤ちゃんに「高い高い」をしてあげた。
Dad lifted the baby up high, saying 'taka-i taka-i'.
子
The child begged, 'Lift me up high!'