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ONこう

KUNたか、たかい、たかめる、たまる

Meanings

highexpensivetall

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How to remember

This kanji looks like a tall, ancient watchtower or a multi-story building with a high roof, signifying 'high' or 'tall'.

'Ko' (高い) — Imagine a CO-ckatoo perched on a very HIGH branch, saying "CO-ckatoo, CO-ckatoo!" from way up there.

高いたかい

high, expensive, tall

最高さいこう

best, highest

高校こうこう

high school

高橋たかはし

Takahashi (a common Japanese surname)