1.
large sum of money; high price; expensive
An amount of money that is notably large. Often used as a no-adjective (高額の/高額な) to modify nouns, describing things that cost or are worth a lot.
高額な買い物をした。
I made an expensive purchase.
高額医療費の払い戻し制度を利用した。
I used the high-cost medical expense reimbursement system.
このマンションは駅に近いため高額だが、利便性を考えると妥当な価格だと思う。
This apartment is expensive because it's close to the station, but I think the price is reasonable considering the convenience.
Compound of 高 (high) + 額 (amount). Functions as both a noun and a no-/na-adjective.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高額な商品 (expensive product)
- 高額医療費 (high medical expenses)
- 高額納税者 (high taxpayer)
- 高額当選 (winning a large amount, as in lottery)
- 高額請求 (large bill/charge)
SIMILAR WORDS:
高価 (expensive, costly) describes the value or quality of goods, while 高額 focuses on the monetary amount. 高値 refers specifically to market prices.