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高らか (たからか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective
loud and clear ; sonorous ; ringing
Describes a voice, sound, or declaration that is full, clear, and resonant, often with a dignified or triumphant tone. Commonly used in phrases like 高らかに宣言する or 高らかな笑い声.
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響ひび
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Resounding applause echoed through the venue.
Written forms 高たか らか Usage 96%
Standard kanji spelling; frequently used in news and literary contexts.
たからか Usage 4%
Kana spelling is sometimes used for emphasis or in casual writing.
Similar words 大おお 声ごえ 大声 is a general noun for a loud voice, while 高らか emphasizes a clear, resonant, and often dignified loudness.
朗ろう 々ろう 朗々 describes a clear, melodious voice, often in recitation or singing, whereas 高らか can apply to any loud, clear sound including laughter or declarations.
Etymology Derived from the adjective 高い (たかい, 'high') with the suffix らか, which forms adjectival nouns expressing a state or quality. The combination yields the meaning 'in a high, clear manner'.
