1.
high-rise, multistory
Referring to tall buildings with many floors.
高層 means 'high-rise' or 'upper layer,' combining 高い (high) and 層 (layer/story). It is most commonly used as a modifier for buildings.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 高層ビル: high-rise building
- 高層マンション: high-rise apartment building
- 高層建築: high-rise architecture/construction
- 超高層ビル: skyscraper (ultra-high-rise)
OTHER USES:
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In Japanese building classifications, 高層 generally refers to buildings of roughly 6 stories or more.