高所
Meanings
1
Refers to a physically elevated location or a high altitude. Often used in contexts like fear of heights (高所恐怖症) or working at heights.
Antonyms: 低所
He has a fear of heights and can't go up tall buildings.
At construction sites, caution is needed for work at heights.
2
broad perspective; big-picture view
Used in the set phrase 大所高所 (たいしょこうしょ) to mean a broad, objective viewpoint. Rarely used alone in modern Japanese.
See also: 大所高所
It's important to look at things from a broad perspective.
Usage patterns
- 高所で作業するto work at height
He's skilled at working at heights.
- 大所高所から〈事〉を見るto view a matter from a broad perspective
He tries to look at the problem from a broad perspective.
- 高所から落ちるto fall from a height
A worker fell from a height and was injured.
- 高所に上るto climb up to a high place
He likes climbing up to high places.
Expressions
- 高所平気症having no fear of heights