Japanese

いじょう
Meaning: more than; exceeding; or more
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

以
上

Example sentences

No more lateness will be tolerated.
彼は一万冊以上の本を持っている。
He has more than ten thousand books.
この建物は、100年以上前に建てられたものです。
This building was built more than 100 years ago.
これ以上やってもだめだ。
It's no good trying any more than this.
この公園には百本以上の桜が植えられている。
There are over a hundred cherry trees planted in this park.
もうこれ以上説明する必要ない。
There's no need to explain any further.
もういい、これ以上聞きたくない。
Enough! I don't want to hear any more.
この美術館には年間で百万人以上の人が訪れる
This museum has over a million visitors annually.
会員の半分以上を女性が占めている。
Women account for more than half of the members.
上司との食事では、いつも以上に気を遣う。
When dining with my boss, I am more considerate than usual.

Usage Notes

Used after a number or amount to mean 'that amount or more'. Also means 'above mentioned' or 'the end'.

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