- 高校 — high school
- 最高 — the best
- 高度 — altitude / advanced
- 高級 — high-class / luxury
- 高速 — high speed
- 標高 — elevation / altitude
- 声高 — loud-voiced / outspoken
- 物価高 — prices are high
高 is common in school names, product rankings, and prices. It adds weight to anything marked as “high” in value, level, or position.