1.
height; altitude
The measurement of something from bottom to top, or above a reference point.
この建物の高さは100メートルだ。
The height of this building is 100 meters.
飛行機の飛ぶ高さ
The altitude at which airplanes fly
身長の高さを気にする。
To be concerned about one's height.
高さ is derived from the adjective 高い (high/tall) + さ (nominalizing suffix).
For human height, 身長 is more commonly used:
- 身長: one's height (specifically for people)
- 高さ: general height/altitude
MEASUREMENT NOUNS (adjective + さ):
- 長さ: length
- 高さ: height
- 深さ: depth
- 広さ: width/area
Related Words
Related:
高い (high/tall (adjective))