高たかめ

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

• 今日きょうの気き温おんは高たかめだ。

  Today's temperature is on the high side.

• この店みせの値ね段だんは高たかめの設せっ定ていになっている。

  This shop's prices are set somewhat high.

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

• このレストランは少すこし高たかめだけど、味あじはいい。

  This restaurant is a bit on the expensive side, but the food is good.

noun

mahjong: wait tile that yields a higher-scoring hand

Only when written 高目

Mahjong term. Restricted to the 高目 spelling.

• 高たか目めを引ひけば倍ばい満まんになる。

  If you draw the high-scoring wait tile, it becomes a baiman.