also: はながたかい
Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'one's nose is high', used to describe someone who is proud or haughty. Often used in the form 鼻が高い to mean 'to be proud of something' or 'to boast'.
See also: 鼻が高い
彼は息子の成功を鼻が高く思っている。
He is proud of his son's success.
あの人はいつも鼻が高い。
That person is always stuck-up.
Standard kanji form. 鼻の高い is listed as a variant, but 鼻が高い is the more common and natural phrasing.
Variant with の instead of が. Less common but still used, especially in attributive position (e.g., 鼻の高い人).
Kana spelling, useful for learners or when avoiding kanji.
Idiom from the physical metaphor of a raised nose indicating pride. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a common expression in Japanese.