上に置く

ue ni oku
verb phrase★Intermediate— to place on top
general

To place something on top of another object or surface.

コップをテーブルの上に置く

I place the cup on the table.

帽子を頭の上に置く

I place the hat on my head.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the action of putting something on top of another object.

Collocations

机の上に置くto place on the deskテーブルの上に置くto place on the table頭の上に置くto place on the head

Related Phrases

上に乗せるphrase
to place on top (often with a sense of stacking)
上に載せるphrase
to place on top (often used for flat surfaces)

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used with specific objects like books, cups, or hats, and specific surfaces like desks, tables, or heads.

⚡Gold Rule

Object-Surface Pairing

The phrase is typically used with a clear object and a clear surface where the object is being placed.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '上' (ue, meaning 'above' or 'on top') and '置く' (oku, meaning 'to place').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the action of putting something on top of another object. It is a straightforward and literal expression.

Word Breakdown

上
above, on top
root
+
に
on, at (particle)
particle
+
置く
to place
verb
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