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

Quick use

Use ちょっとたかいです (chotto takai desu) while shopping when the price feels a bit expensive and you want to say that softly.

Chunk or pattern

• This is best learned as a practical chunk.
• ちょっと softens the sentence, so it sounds less direct than just saying たかいです.

Core words

• ちょっと: a little; also softens what you say.
• たかい: expensive / high.

Helper words and endings

• です: polite sentence ending.

Practical note

This does not automatically mean you are negotiating. It often just shows hesitation, so the staff may suggest a cheaper option or simply wait for your decision.