上【じょう】
Frequency rank: 162.
- from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of
- aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above
- first volume (e.g. book)see also 下【げ】 and 上巻
- superior quality; best; top; high class
- going up
- governmental; imperial
- presenting; showing
- ana-medicine and biology
noun, used as a suffix
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix
prefix
Forms
- 上【じょう】Frequency rank: 162.
- じょうFrequency rank: 22,387. – 22,527.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of
- aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above
- first volume (e.g. book)
- superior quality; best; top; high class
- going up
- governmental; imperial
- presenting; showing
- ana-
This usage refers to considering or discussing something from a specific perspective or context, indicating a subjective viewpoint or a certain field of expertise.
This meaning describes physical positioning, whether it's being on a surface, on top of something, or literally being aboard a mode of transportation.
This usage specifically refers to the initial installment or first part of a series, typically in literature or publications.
This meaning denotes something of the highest standard, quality, or rank, often used to describe products or services.
This usage indicates the action of moving to a higher position or level, either physically or metaphorically.
The train is going up.
Prices are going up.
This meaning refers to something that is related to the government or an empire, used in formal contexts such as political discussions.
This usage pertains to the act of displaying or exhibiting something, often used in contexts of performance or visual representation.
This refers to a prefix typically used in medical or scientific terminology, often indicating something that is related to analysis or detailed examination.
Generated collocations (experimental)
うえ上にon top of; in addition toうえ上にのる乗るto ride on top ofうえ上にいく行くto go upじょうず上手skillful; good atじょうきゅう上級advanced level; upper classじょうとう上等superior quality; high classじょうとう上等なof superior quality; high classじょうしょう上昇ascent; riseじょうしょう上昇するto ascend; to riseじょうし上司boss; superiorじょうえん上演performance; stagingじょうえん上演するto perform; to stageいじょう以上more than; over; aboveじょうい上位upper rank; higher positionじょうき上記the above-mentioned; aforementionedじょうらく上楽high quality amusement; superior entertainment