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Markdown lesson

How do you say "It's a little expensive" in Japanese?

Use this while shopping when you want to give a simple reaction.

It's a little expensive

感想

Use ちょっとたかいです (chotto takai desu) while shopping when you want to give a simple reaction. The reusable part is `〜 と たかい です`.

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

ちょっとたかいです

ちょっと / たかい です

chotto / takai desu

Lesson body

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Quick use

Use ちょっとたかいです (chotto takai desu) while shopping when you want to give a simple reaction. It lets you give the key fact first before adding details.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 と / たかい です
  • Replace the part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.

Helper words and endings

  • ちょっと: softens the approach so you sound less abrupt.

Practical note

Pointing at the item or screen usually makes the answer faster and clearer.