Meaning

Primary

Altitude

Alternative

High-level

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

Something that is tall in degrees can either refer to its altitude, or to the fact that it's quite high-level.

Note that this can refer to any altitude, even lower ones. But when used to refer to, for example, skills or a technique, it always talks about a high level or degree.

Reading

こうど
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 高度なテクニック

    an advanced technique

    高度な研究

    sophisticated research

    高度なスキル

    a high-level skill

Context Sentences

このUFOは、今、高度3万3000フィートのところにいる。

This UFO is now at an altitude of 33,000 feet.

マイケルは、高度なテクニックを使って、むずかしいゲームを次々クリアした。

Michael used advanced techniques to complete one difficult game after another.

高度が一気に上ると、エンジンが止まっちゃうんだよ。

When the altitude gets too high, the engine will suddenly stop.

Kanji Composition