うえ

Above, on top, over

N5noun·ue

How to remember it

The kanji 上 has the strokes pointing up, marking "above."

Example sentences

  • 机の上に本がある。

    つくえのうえにほんがある。

    There is a book on the desk.

  • 猫は机の上にいる。

    ねこはつくえのうえにいる。

    The cat is on the desk.

Usage

Use 〜の上に for "on top of"; also means "superior."

Related words

上着上手

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