English–Japanese
“directly above” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimaue
Example
時計はドアの真上です。tokei wa do a no ma ue de su
The clock is directly above the door.
How to say “directly above” in Japanese
“Directly above” in Japanese is 真上 (maue).
Describes a position aligned vertically above a reference point, with no sideways shift.
Example sentences with 真上
照明がテーブルの真上に取り付けられています。shō mei ga tē bu ru no ma ue ni to ri tsu ke ra re te i ma su
The light is installed directly above the table.
Tips for using 真上
- English overhead can mean either a position above someone or a business expense, so 真上 (maue) is useful when the intended meaning is only physical position.