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Yomi
たかねのはな
Rōmaji
takane no hana
Type
idiom
Literal Meaning
a flower at the top of a tall mountain
Meaning
way out of one’s league; too good to have
Synonym
高望み
Antonym
身の丈にあった
Additional Info
It’s often used by men to describe a girl who they think is too hot/popular to have a date with. It is also used for things that are too expensive to buy (e.g. condos in a luxury area).
Example
彼女は俺には高嶺の花だから告白(こくはく)なんて出来(でき)ない
Because she is too hot/popular for me, I cannot confess my feelings to her.
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