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high-rise (building); multistory; multistoried; tall
high (altitude); upper (atmosphere, air current, etc.)
高層ビルが立ち並ぶ都会の風景を見た。
I saw the urban scenery with high-rise buildings lined up.
高層マンションの上階からの眺めは絶景だ。
The view from the upper floors of a high-rise apartment is spectacular.
高層建築は地震対策が特に重要だ。
Earthquake countermeasures are especially important for high-rise buildings.