敷しき居いの高たかい

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

hard to approach; intimidating; high barrier to entry

Describes a place, person, or group that feels difficult to visit or approach because of formality, high status, or past awkwardness. Often used for someone's home or an exclusive establishment. Compare 敷居が高い, which is the predicative form.

See also: 敷居が高い

• あの店みせは敷しき居いの高たかい雰ふん囲い気きで、なかなか入いれない。

  That shop has an intimidating atmosphere, so it's hard to go in.

• 一いち度ど喧けん嘩かしてから、彼かれの家いえは敷しき居いの高たかい場ば所しょになった。

  After we had a fight, his house became a place I felt awkward visiting.