Lingaku上【うえ】
Frequency rank: 162.
Alsoうえ
- above; up; over; elder (e.g. daughter)
- top; summit; head (e.g. of a staircase)
- surface
- before; previous
- superiority; one's superior; one's elder
- on top of that; besides; what's more; not only ... butfollowing a verb or adjective
- upon (further inspection, etc.); based on (and occurring after)following a verb or noun
- matters concerning ...; as concerns ...
- since (i.e. "for that reason")as ～上は
- honorable; venerablehonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) languagesuffix indicating higher social standing than the speakersee also 父上
- place of one's superior (e.g. the throne)archaism
- emperor; sovereign; shogun; daimyoarchaism
- noblewoman (esp. the wife of a nobleman)archaism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adverb (fukushi); noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This meaning refers to a position that is higher than another or can denote someone who is older, particularly in family relations.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This usage indicates the highest point or the foremost part of a structure or location.
Generated: Refers to the outermost layer or area of something, indicating a physical boundary or level.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adverb (fukushi)
Generated: This meaning embodies the concept of something occurring prior to a particular point in time.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Generated: This usage indicates a position of higher status or rank, often in a social or professional context.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
Generated: Used to introduce an additional point that reinforces or expands upon the previous statement.
Generated: This meaning indicates a conclusion or understanding reached after careful consideration or examination.
Generated: This usage pertains to topics, issues, or subjects relating to a particular matter.
Generated: This meaning is used to indicate a cause and effect relationship, explaining why something happens.
noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This usage expresses respect and esteem for an individual or entity, often used in formal contexts.
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical location or position occupied by someone of higher rank or authority.
Generated: Denotes a title of high authority in historical Japanese governance or society.
Generated: This meaning refers to a woman of high social rank or title, often associated with nobility.