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上方から

jōhō kara
from above

上方から光が差し込んできた。

Light came in from above.


general

From a higher position or location; from above.

上方から見下ろすと、町が小さく見えた。

When I looked down from above, the town looked small.

上方からの指示に従ってください。

Please follow the instructions from above.

This phrase is often used to describe physical or metaphorical higher positions, such as authority or elevation.

Collocations

上方から見るto look from above上方からの指示instructions from above

Synonyms

上から上部から

Antonyms

下方から下から

Related Phrases

上から目線phrase
looking down from above (figuratively, often implying arrogance)

Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

While '上方から' can describe physical elevation, it is also commonly used to refer to authority or higher status in a metaphorical sense.

Word Origin

Composed of '上方' (jōhō, meaning 'above' or 'higher place') and 'から' (kara, meaning 'from').

Usage Notes

This phrase can be used both literally (e.g., describing physical elevation) and metaphorically (e.g., referring to authority or higher status).

Word Breakdown

上方
above, higher place
noun
+
から
from
particle
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