Japanese

うえ
Meaning: above, on, on top of, surface, upper part
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: かみ|じょう

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Handwriting

上

Example sentences

There is a flower on the table.
机の上に大切な鍵がある
There are important keys on the desk.
鞄をテーブルの上に置きました。
I put the bag on the table.
彼女はテーブルの上にメモを残して出かけた。
She left a note on the table and went out.
机の上に鍵がいくつかあったが、その中から一つ選んだ。
There were several keys on the desk, and I chose one from among them.
テーブルの上に花を飾ってください。
Please put the flowers on the table.
語学力は、海外で働く上で大きな武器になる。
Language proficiency becomes a great asset when working abroad.
彼は膝の上に本を置いて読んでいる。
He is reading a book placed on his lap.
机の上にリンゴがいくつかある。
There are several apples on the desk.
彼女はステージの上で華麗に踊った。
She danced brilliantly on the stage.

Usage Notes

Indicates physical position above or on top of something. Also used abstractly for 'in addition to', 'after', or 'in terms of'. Contrasts with 下 (below/under). Can indicate social superiority or precedence in order.

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