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Meanings
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height; elevated place; high ground
Refers to a high place or a position that is physically or metaphorically elevated. Often used in set phrases like 高みの見物 (looking on from a safe height). Antonym: 低み (low ground).
Antonyms: 低み
He looked down at the town from a high place.
To take a detached, onlooker's stance.
Usage patterns
- 〈高みに〉立つto stand at/on a height (often figuratively, above others)
He succeeded and rose to a higher position than others.
- 〈高みを〉目指すto aim for greater heights (of skill, achievement, etc.)
The athletes are training to reach even greater heights.
Expressions
- 高みの見物looking on from a safe distance; being a spectator