expression, i-adjective
hard to approach; awkward to visit; having a high threshold
Idiomatic expression describing a place or person that feels difficult to visit or approach, often due to a sense of formality, guilt, or social distance. Literally 'the threshold is high'.
一度喧嘩してから、彼の家は敷居が高くなった。
Ever since we had a fight, it's been awkward to visit his house.
あの高級レストランは敷居が高くて、なかなか入れない。
That fancy restaurant feels so unapproachable that I can never bring myself to go in.