上 (じょう) | Japanese meaning

上【じょう】

Frequency rank: 162.

Alsoじょう

noun, used as a suffix

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of

This usage refers to considering or discussing something from a specific perspective or context, indicating a subjective viewpoint or a certain field of expertise.

From the standpoint of economics, his opinion is important.

aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above

This meaning describes physical positioning, whether it's being on a surface, on top of something, or literally being aboard a mode of transportation.

He was standing on top of the ship.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

first volume (e.g. book)see also 下【げ】 and 上巻

This usage specifically refers to the initial installment or first part of a series, typically in literature or publications.

He is reading the first volume of the series.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix

superior quality; best; top; high class

This meaning denotes something of the highest standard, quality, or rank, often used to describe products or services.

This restaurant offers top-quality cuisine.

going up

This usage indicates the action of moving to a higher position or level, either physically or metaphorically.

The train is going up.

governmental; imperial

This meaning refers to something that is related to the government or an empire, used in formal contexts such as political discussions.

The decision above is from the government.

presenting; showing

This usage pertains to the act of displaying or exhibiting something, often used in contexts of performance or visual representation.

The data is presented in the presentation.

prefix

ana-medicine and biology

This refers to a prefix typically used in medical or scientific terminology, often indicating something that is related to analysis or detailed examination.

He explained the meaning of "ana-."

国語辞典Japanese definitions

上【じょう・しょう・うえ・うわ・かみ・あがる・あげる・のぼる・のぼせる・のぼす・たかい・たかまる・たかめる・たてまつる・ほとり】

Wiktionary

Names

上【じょう】

Alsoじょう

Jōfamily or surname

上【じょう】

Frequency rank: 162.

Alsoじょう

noun, used as a suffix

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of

This usage refers to considering or discussing something from a specific perspective or context, indicating a subjective viewpoint or a certain field of expertise.

From the standpoint of economics, his opinion is important.

aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above

This meaning describes physical positioning, whether it's being on a surface, on top of something, or literally being aboard a mode of transportation.

He was standing on top of the ship.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

first volume (e.g. book)see also 下【げ】 and 上巻

This usage specifically refers to the initial installment or first part of a series, typically in literature or publications.

He is reading the first volume of the series.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix

superior quality; best; top; high class

This meaning denotes something of the highest standard, quality, or rank, often used to describe products or services.

This restaurant offers top-quality cuisine.

going up

This usage indicates the action of moving to a higher position or level, either physically or metaphorically.

The train is going up.

governmental; imperial

This meaning refers to something that is related to the government or an empire, used in formal contexts such as political discussions.

The decision above is from the government.

presenting; showing

This usage pertains to the act of displaying or exhibiting something, often used in contexts of performance or visual representation.

The data is presented in the presentation.

prefix

ana-medicine and biology

This refers to a prefix typically used in medical or scientific terminology, often indicating something that is related to analysis or detailed examination.

He explained the meaning of "ana-."

国語辞典Japanese definitions

上【じょう・しょう・うえ・うわ・かみ・あがる・あげる・のぼる・のぼせる・のぼす・たかい・たかまる・たかめる・たてまつる・ほとり】

Wiktionary

Names

上【じょう】

Alsoじょう

Jōfamily or surname

上

N51

意above; up

訓うえ、-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

音ジョウ、ショウ、シャン

名あおい、あげ、い、か、かき、かず、かん、こう、のぼり、ほつ

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上【じょう】

Frequency rank: 162.

Alsoじょう

noun, used as a suffix

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of

This usage refers to considering or discussing something from a specific perspective or context, indicating a subjective viewpoint or a certain field of expertise.

From the standpoint of economics, his opinion is important.

aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above

This meaning describes physical positioning, whether it's being on a surface, on top of something, or literally being aboard a mode of transportation.

He was standing on top of the ship.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

first volume (e.g. book)see also 下【げ】 and 上巻

This usage specifically refers to the initial installment or first part of a series, typically in literature or publications.

He is reading the first volume of the series.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix

superior quality; best; top; high class

This meaning denotes something of the highest standard, quality, or rank, often used to describe products or services.

This restaurant offers top-quality cuisine.

going up

This usage indicates the action of moving to a higher position or level, either physically or metaphorically.

The train is going up.

governmental; imperial

This meaning refers to something that is related to the government or an empire, used in formal contexts such as political discussions.

The decision above is from the government.

presenting; showing

This usage pertains to the act of displaying or exhibiting something, often used in contexts of performance or visual representation.

The data is presented in the presentation.

prefix

ana-medicine and biology

This refers to a prefix typically used in medical or scientific terminology, often indicating something that is related to analysis or detailed examination.

He explained the meaning of "ana-."

国語辞典Japanese definitions

上【じょう・しょう・うえ・うわ・かみ・あがる・あげる・のぼる・のぼせる・のぼす・たかい・たかまる・たかめる・たてまつる・ほとり】

Wiktionary

Names

上【じょう】

Alsoじょう

Jōfamily or surname

上【じょう】

Frequency rank: 162.

Alsoじょう

noun, used as a suffix

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of

This usage refers to considering or discussing something from a specific perspective or context, indicating a subjective viewpoint or a certain field of expertise.

From the standpoint of economics, his opinion is important.

aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above

This meaning describes physical positioning, whether it's being on a surface, on top of something, or literally being aboard a mode of transportation.

He was standing on top of the ship.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

first volume (e.g. book)see also 下【げ】 and 上巻

This usage specifically refers to the initial installment or first part of a series, typically in literature or publications.

He is reading the first volume of the series.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix

superior quality; best; top; high class

This meaning denotes something of the highest standard, quality, or rank, often used to describe products or services.

This restaurant offers top-quality cuisine.

going up

This usage indicates the action of moving to a higher position or level, either physically or metaphorically.

The train is going up.

governmental; imperial

This meaning refers to something that is related to the government or an empire, used in formal contexts such as political discussions.

The decision above is from the government.

presenting; showing

This usage pertains to the act of displaying or exhibiting something, often used in contexts of performance or visual representation.

The data is presented in the presentation.

prefix

ana-medicine and biology

This refers to a prefix typically used in medical or scientific terminology, often indicating something that is related to analysis or detailed examination.

He explained the meaning of "ana-."

国語辞典Japanese definitions

上【じょう・しょう・うえ・うわ・かみ・あがる・あげる・のぼる・のぼせる・のぼす・たかい・たかまる・たかめる・たてまつる・ほとり】

Wiktionary

Names

上【じょう】

Alsoじょう

Jōfamily or surname

上

N51

意above; up

訓うえ、-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

音ジョウ、ショウ、シャン

名あおい、あげ、い、か、かき、かず、かん、こう、のぼり、ほつ

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