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JLPT N2 Grammar

N2Comparison

N2 · Comparison · noun + 上 / verb辞書形 + 上で

Meaning

in terms of; from the standpoint of

Structure

noun + 上 / verb辞書形 + 上で

Explanation

上 indicates a standpoint, aspect, or condition from which something is considered.

Usage

It appears in words such as 法律上, 仕事上, and 生活上.

Example

安全上の理由で、この入口は使用できません。

For safety reasons, this entrance cannot be used.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with physical “above”; here it means aspect.

Memory Tip

Not physical above, but the aspect considered.

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