上
N5じょう
[jou]
Definitions
1.suffix
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.suffix
on; above; on top of; aboard (a ship or vehicle)
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the best; top; first class; first grade
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
first volume (of a two or three-volume set); first book
5.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
with my compliments
Other Readings
「上」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
計算上は合っている。
It's correct on paper.
法律上の問題はないはずだ。
There should be no legal issues.
表面上は仲がよさそうに見えるけれど本当は違う。
On the surface they seem to get along, but actually they don't.