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JLPT N2no-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

高こう層そう

kousou

high-rise, tall

Often used with ビル or 建物. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 高層こうそうビルがたくさんあります。

    There are many tall buildings.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 強風きょうふうが吹ふけば高層こうそうビルは揺ゆれるだろう。

    Tall buildings may sway in a strong wind.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. ボストンには高層こうそうビルがたくさんあるんですか？

    Are there many tall buildings in Boston?

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 高層

  • 高tall; highOnコウKunたかい・たか・たかまる
  • 層stratum; social classOnソウ

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