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一番高い
ichiban takai
the highest
この山は日本で一番高いです。
This mountain is the highest in Japan.
general
The highest or most elevated in position, rank, or degree.
このビルは町で一番高いビルです。
This building is the tallest building in town.
彼はクラスで一番高い成績を取りました。
He got the highest score in the class.
Used to indicate the superlative degree of something, often in physical height or abstract rankings.
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Pro Tip
Superlative Usage
Use '一番高い' to express the superlative degree, similar to 'the highest' in English.
Gold Rule
Contextual Flexibility
This phrase can be applied to both physical and abstract concepts, such as height, price, or rank.
Word Origin
Combination of '一番' (ichiban, meaning 'number one' or 'the most') and '高い' (takai, meaning 'high').
Usage Notes
Often used to describe physical height, rankings, or abstract superiority. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
一番
the most
phrase高い
high
adjective和英辞典