1.
high price; high value
A price that is high relative to normal or expected levels. Commonly used in financial markets, shopping, and economic discussions. The opposite is 安値.
株が高値をつけた。
The stock hit a high.
今年の最高値を更新した。
It set a new high for the year.
円安の影響で輸入品が高値で取引されており、消費者の負担が増えている。
Due to the weak yen, imported goods are trading at high prices, increasing the burden on consumers.
A compound of 高 (high) + 値 (price/value). Standard financial and commercial vocabulary.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高値をつける (reach a high price)
- 高値を更新する (set a new high)
- 最高値 (highest price, all-time high)
- 高値で売る (sell at a high price)
- 高値圏 (high-price range)
SIMILAR WORDS:
The opposite is 安値 (low price). For general "expensive" in everyday speech, 高い is more natural. 高値 specifically refers to a price level, especially in market and trading contexts.