上
Meanings
Suffix
1. from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; with respect to; in terms of; as a matter of; in view of; so far as ... is concerned
2. on; above; on top of; aboard (a ship or vehicle)
Noun
No-adjective
3. the best; top; first class; first grade
Noun
4. first volume (of a two or three-volume set); first book
Expression
5. with my compliments (written on a gift's wrapping paper)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
じょう
Used in vocabulary
Examples62
地図
The blue lines on the map correspond to rivers.
彼
He gave up the plan for economic reasons.
計画
The plan has many practical difficulties.
彼の
His suggestion was, effectively, an order.
市
The city was put in a difficult financial situation.
仕事
My business acquaintances know this number.