うえ

noun★Beginner

formal

Above, on top of, or in a higher position

机のうえに本があります

There is a book on top of the desk

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Often used to describe the position of objects relative to others

formal

The upper part or surface of something

うえのボタンを押してください

Please press the button on top

informal

The upper part of the body (e.g., head, shoulders)

うえの毛が痛い

My head hurts

Collocations

うえにon top ofうえからfrom above

うえを向くphrase

to look up

うえを取るphrase

to take the upper hand

うえ is often used to describe the position of objects or parts of the body in relation to others.

うえ is primarily used to indicate a higher or upper position, whether for objects or body parts.

Derived from the kanji 上 (ue), meaning 'above' or 'upper'

Can be used as a noun or as a suffix to indicate the upper part of something

うえ

above, on top of, upper part

root

和英辞典