高次元

こうじげん
noun, na-adjective
high-dimensional; higher-order; high-level
evaluationabstract
1. high-dimensional; having many dimensions
In mathematics and physics, having a large number of dimensions, as opposed to low-dimensional. Used of spaces, data, and theoretical models.
宇宙(うちゅう)は高次元(こうじげん)かもしれないという説(せつ)がある。
There is a theory that the universe may be higher-dimensional.
高次元(こうじげん)のデータを可視化(かしか)するのは難(むずか)しい。
Visualizing high-dimensional data is difficult.
この理論(りろん)は高次元(こうじげん)の空間(くうかん)を前提(ぜんてい)としている。
This theory presupposes higher-dimensional space.
2. high-level; of a higher order; on a more advanced plane
Figuratively, describing thinking, discussion, or judgment as operating at a more advanced, sophisticated, or comprehensive level. Usually approving, most often as the na-adjective 高次元(こうじげん)な.
二人(ふたり)の議論(ぎろん)は高次元(こうじげん)で、私(わたし)にはついていけない。
Their discussion is on a high level, and I can't keep up.
もっと高次元(こうじげん)な視点(してん)から問題(もんだい)を考(かんが)えよう。
Let's think about the problem from a higher-level perspective.
経営(けいえい)の決断(けつだん)には、高次元(こうじげん)な総合(そうごう)判断(はんだん)が求(もと)められる。
Management decisions call for high-level, comprehensive judgment.

Formed from 高(こう) (high) + 次元(じげん) (dimension). The antonym is 低次元(ていじげん).

Usage

  • Sense 1 is a neutral technical term in math and science.
  • Sense 2 is generally complimentary, most often in the form 高次元(こうじげん)な: 高次元(こうじげん)な議論(ぎろん) (a high-level discussion), 高次元(こうじげん)な両立(りょうりつ) (balancing at a high level).

Similar words

  • 高度(こうど): advanced, high-degree — overlaps with sense 2 but stresses technical sophistication rather than operating on a broader plane.

Related Words

Compare: 高度(こうど) (advanced, high-degree)
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Added 2026.7.11 9:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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