上方に

jōhō ni
adverbIntermediate toward the upper part
general

Toward the upper part or direction; upward

上方に目を向けると、空が見えた。

When I looked upward, I could see the sky.

上方に手を伸ばして、本を取った。

I reached upward to take the book.

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Often used to describe movement or direction toward a higher position or location.

Collocations

上方に向かうto head upward上方に見えるto be visible above

Synonyms

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Directional Particle

The particle に in this phrase indicates direction, similar to 'toward' in English.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 上方 (jōhō, meaning 'upper part' or 'above') and に (a directional particle indicating direction).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe upward movement or direction.

Word Breakdown

上方
upper part
root
+
directional particle
suffix
和英辞典