うえ

Above, on, top

N5noun·ue

How to remember it

The line over the box in kanji 上 means '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.

  • 山の上は寒い。

    やまのうえはさむい。

    It's cold on top of the mountain.

Usage

Noun for position; use 〜の上に for 'on top of' something.

Related words

上る

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