うわ

Upper, outer; surface (of something)

N3noun·uwa

How to remember it

The kun'yomi うわ marks the top or outer layer, as in 上着 (jacket) and 上の空 (absent-minded).

Example sentences

  • 上着をハンガーにかけた。

    うわぎをハンガーにかけた。

    I hung the jacket on a hanger.

  • 授業中、彼は上の空だった。

    じゅぎょうちゅう、かれはうわのそらだった。

    During class, he was absent-minded.

Usage

Rarely stands alone; mostly a prefix in compounds like 上着 (jacket), 上履き (indoor shoes).

Related words

上着上の空上履き

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