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敷居が高い

Reading

Kana: しきいがたかい
Romaji: shikiigatakai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

having a high threshold; awkward to approach or go to

See also: 敷居の高い

Kanji

敷
Readings: フ、 し.く、 -し.き
Meanings: spread, pave, sit, promulgate
居
Readings: キョ、 コ、 い.る、 -い、 お.る
Meanings: reside, to be, exist, live with
高
Readings: コウ、 たか.い、 たか、 -だか、 たか.まる、 たか.める
Meanings: tall, high, expensive

Example Sentences

あんな敷居(しきい)が高(たか)い人(ひと)、相手(あいて)にしません。
➥I don't talk to anyone who's that status-conscious.
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あんまりご無沙汰(ぶさた)してしまって、どうも敷居(しきい)が高(たか)くなってしまいました。
➥I have neglected you so long that I feel a bit shy in visiting you.
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