English–Japanese

“overhead” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizujō

Example

頭上に鳥が飛んでいます。zu jō ni tori ga to n de i ma su

A bird is flying overhead.

Illustration for 頭上 (overhead)

How to say “overhead” in Japanese

“Overhead” in Japanese is 頭上 (zujō).

Describes the space or position directly above a person's head, with attention to what is overhead.

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

Example sentences with 頭上

頭上から雨が静かに降ってきました。zu jō ka ra ame ga shizu ka ni fu tte ki ma shi ta

Rain began to fall gently from overhead.

Tips for using 頭上

  • English overhead can also mean regular business costs, while 頭上 (zujō) refers specifically to the physical space or position above a person's head.

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