This is the 7621st most frequent Japanese word.
割高
"Relatively expensive" or "overpriced."
The term '割高' is used to describe the feeling that the price of this item is higher than expected or worth considering its features.
このスマートフォンは割高だ。
This smartphone is relatively expensive.
Here, '割高' implies a higher cost typically due to external factors, such as the season for travel.
旅行費用が割高に感じられたのは、ピークシーズンだったからです。
The travel costs felt expensive because it was peak season.
In this sentence, '割高' is used to express a personal opinion that the cost compares unfavorably to expectations or other options.