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.