Meaning

Primary

Value

Alternative

Price

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Note that using for あたい is uncommon in modern Japanese. It’s more commonly written in kana or with the kanji.

Reading

あたい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember: Okay, this is a great value and price. Wait, what is? A tie (あたい). Get a tie, and it will make you more professional which will help you to get a better job. Great value, right there, just for a tie.

Context

Context Sentences

その価には同意できないな。タダ同然じゃないか。

I can’t agree with this price. It's like a freebie.

いやいや、これ、五百万円の価が付いている時計だよ?

No, no, no, this is a watch worth 5 million yen, okay?

春に桜が満開になった時のここからの眺めは、まさに価千金です。

The view from here in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom is truly priceless.

Kanji Composition