NichiDict

じょう
[jou]

Meanings

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.NounNo-adj

the best; top; first class; first grade

4.Noun

first volume (of a two or three-volume set); first book

5.Expression

with my compliments

Examples

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.