How to use 高度 (こうど)
Meaning of 高度
The Japanese verb "高度" (こうど, koudo) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- high degree, high level, advanced: The term refers to something that is of a high standard or level, often used in contexts like technology, education, or skills.
- Example: 彼の日本語のレベルは非常に高度です。
- Translation: His level of Japanese is very advanced.
- high altitude, high elevation: Refers to the height above sea level, often used in aviation, mountaineering, or geography.
- Example: この飛行機は高度10,000メートルを飛行しています。
- Translation: This airplane is flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
- high degree of complexity or sophistication: Indicates something that is intricate or requires advanced understanding or technology.
- Example: この問題は高度な数学の知識が必要です。
- Translation: This problem requires advanced mathematical knowledge.
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（ブロッシュ） 本当にこんな料理の本が 錬金術の研究書なんですか？
(Bross) Really, a cookbook as a research book on alchemy?
錬金術って悪用すると 危険な技術なんだぜ
Alchemy can be dangerous if misused.
それを防ぐには 錬金術研究の暗号化だ
To prevent that, the research on alchemy is encrypted.
一般人にはただの料理研究に 見えても
It may look like just a cooking study to the public,
その中身は 書いた本人にしか分からない
but only the author knows the true content.
👉👉高度な錬金術書ってわけさ
It's a sophisticated alchemical text.
👉👉これは高度に政治的な 問題になるやもしれ ん
This might become a highly political issue.
我輩が探りを入れてみる
I'll look into it.
それまで少尉と軍曹は このことは他言無用
Until then, Lieutenant and Sergeant, keep this to yourselves.
（ブロッシュ･ロス）はっ！
(Bross, Ross) Yes, sir!
（アームストロング） エルリック兄弟は おとなしくしてるのだぞ
(Armstrong) The Elric brothers are staying quiet, right?
（アルフォンス･エドワード） ええ！？
(Alphonse, Edward) Yes!?
きゃーっ！
Kyaa!
初めて見るわ こんな機械鎧
It's the first time I've seen such automail.
👉👉サスペンションも高度だけど なんといって も全体のバランス
The suspension is advanced, but the overall balance is what really stands out.
このムダのない設計は まさに芸術よ
This efficient design is truly an art.
（エドワード）あの オレの銀時計 （ ウィンリィ）すごい すごーい
(Edward) Hey, my silver watch... (Winry) Amazing, amazing!