鼻が高い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 鼻が高い | 鼻が高くない |
| Polite | 鼻が高いです | 鼻が高くないですalso 鼻が高くありません |
| Past polite | 鼻が高かったです | 鼻が高くなかったですalso 鼻が高くありませんでした |
| Past | 鼻が高かった | 鼻が高くなかった |
| Te-form | 鼻が高くて | 鼻が高くなくて |
| Adverbial | 鼻が高く | |
| Conditional | 鼻が高ければ | 鼻が高くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 鼻が高かったら | 鼻が高くなかったら |
Idiomatic expression meaning to be proud or boastful, often with a negative connotation of being stuck-up. Literally 'nose is high'.
He is proud of his son's passing the exam.
That person is always stuck-up and unpleasant.
having a prominent nose; high-bridged nose
Literal physical description of a nose that is tall or prominent. Often considered an attractive feature in Japanese aesthetics.
She has a prominent nose and a beautiful profile.