English–Japanese

“above” in Japanese

Japanese

Also上記 (jōki)

Pronunciation

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Example

窓の上に時計があります。mado no ue ni tokei ga a ri ma su

There is a clock above the window.

Illustration for 上 (above)

How to say “above” in Japanese

“Above” in Japanese is 上 (ue).

Marks a position higher than a reference point or the highest surface of something.

Full entry for 上: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 上

わたしの上に時計があります。wa ta shi no ue ni tokei ga a ri ma su

There is a clock above me.

本を棚の上に置きます。hon o tana no ue ni o ki ma su

I put the book on the shelf.

Tips for using 上

  • English separates above from top, but Japanese 上 (ue) can express both a higher position and the highest surface of an object.

Other Japanese words for “above”

詳しくは上記をご覧ください。kuwa shi ku wa jō ki o go ran ku da sa i

Please see above for details.

“above” in other languages