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上部

jōbu
noun★Beginner— upper part
general

The upper part or section of something

この機械の上部を開けてください

Please open the upper part of this machine.

💡

Commonly used to refer to the top section of objects, buildings, or structures.

Collocations

上部にあるlocated in the upper part上部を修理するrepair the upper part

Synonyms

上側上方上端

Antonyms

下部下側下端

Related Phrases

上部構造phrase
upper structure
上部に設置するphrase
install in the upper part

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This term is frequently used in technical manuals and architectural descriptions.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '上' (upper) and '部' (part), literally meaning 'upper part'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in technical, architectural, or mechanical contexts to describe the top section of an object.

Word Breakdown

上
upper
root
+
部
part
root
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