noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
somewhat high; on the high side; highish
Describes something that is a bit higher than average or expected, such as a price, level, or physical height. Often used as a noun or adjectival noun.
See also: 低め
Today's temperature is on the high side.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
somewhat expensive; on the expensive side
Specifically refers to prices being a bit high. Often used when comparing to expectations or other options.
See also: 安め
mahjong: wait tile that yields a higher-scoring hand
Only when written 高目
Mahjong term. Restricted to the 高目 spelling.
If you draw the high-scoring wait tile, it becomes a baiman.
Today's temperature is a bit higher than usual for this time of year.
この店の値段は高めの設定になっている。
This shop's prices are set somewhat high.
This restaurant is a bit on the expensive side, but the food is good.
I set the air conditioner's temperature a bit higher than usual.
This restaurant is a bit pricey, but the food is good.
高め describes something a bit higher than average, while 低め describes something a bit lower than average.
raise; increase; enhance; boost
Standard spelling for the general 'somewhat high' and 'somewhat expensive' senses.
Ateji spelling; also used for the mahjong sense (sense 3).
Formed from the adjective stem 高 (taka-) + the suffix め (-me), which indicates a tendency or degree. The mahjong sense is a specialized use of the same form.