N5
ひくい (hikui)
低い
low; short (height); humble (voice)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An i-adjective. Used for physical height (buildings, ceilings, stature) or abstract concepts like voice pitch. Contrast with 高い (takai - high/expensive).
📝 Example Sentences
この机は背が低い人にはちょうどいいです。
This desk is just right for short people.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "低い"!
あの山の高さは_______です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 山や建物の高さを表す形容詞は「低い」です。
English: '低い' is the adjective used to describe the height of a mountain or building (being low).
English: '低い' is the adjective used to describe the height of a mountain or building (being low).
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