高度

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 高度 is read こうど and can mean physical altitude or an advanced level of skill or development.
• Basic usage: It is used for an aircraft reducing its height or for work requiring advanced skills.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Noun and modifier
  • 高度を下げ means lowering altitude. In 高度な技術, な links the modifier to the noun to describe advanced skill.