Word details
上
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 上.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Suffix
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; with respect to; in terms of; as a matter of; in view of; so far as ... is concerned
Examples
彼は経済上の理由で計画を断念した。
He gave up the plan for economic reasons.
2
Suffix
on; above; on top of; aboard (a ship or vehicle)
Examples
地図上の青い線は川に相当する。
The blue lines on the map correspond to rivers.
3
Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the best; top; first class; first grade
4
Common noun
first volume (of a two or three-volume set); first book
5
Expressions; Written on a gift's wrapping paper
with my compliments
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
上
above, up
3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ジョウショウシャン
Kun
うえ-うえうわ-かみあ.げる-あ.げるあ.がる-あ.がるあ.がり-あ.がりのぼ.るのぼ.りのぼ.せるのぼ.すたてまつ.る
Nanori
あおいあげいかかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ
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