うえ
Meanings
Adverb
Adjective (の)
Noun
Suffix
1. above; up; over; elder (e.g. daughter)
Noun
2. top; summit; head (e.g. of a staircase)
3. surface
Adverb
Adjective (の)
Noun
4. before; previous
Adjective (の)
Noun
5. superiority; one's superior; one's elder
Adverb
Noun
6. on top of that; besides; what's more; not only ... but
following a verb or adjective
7. upon (further inspection, etc.); based on (and occurring after)
following a verb or noun
8. matters concerning ...; as concerns ...
9. since (i.e. "for that reason")
as ~上は
Suffix
Honorific
10. honorable; venerable
suffix indicating higher social standing than the speaker
11. place of one's superior (e.g. the throne)
12. emperor; sovereign; shogun; daimyo
13. noblewoman (esp. the wife of a nobleman)
Pitch accent
Top 2400
Used in vocabulary (63 in total)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
from the viewpoint of; according to
Examples (200 in total)
It's on the bed.
It's on the sofa.
I'm aware of that.
Let's tidy the desk.
"Where's the newspaper?" "On top of the fridge."
Let's lie on the sand.
Don't sit on the floor.
The ship was returned on the sea.
There was a cat on the table.
Imagine yourself to be on the moon.
The picture hangs over the table.
Birds are flying above the trees.
The top of the mountain was covered with snow.
The ceiling over my head shook.
A bird is singing in the tree.
We saw clouds above the mountain.
A rock fell from above.
I laid myself on the grass.
There's a dog on the bridge.
The hotel is located on the mountain.
There is a map on the desk.
Your watch is on the desk.
He is standing on the stage.
The children were sliding on the ice.
I fell down on the ice.
The coat is on the chair.
He was lying on the grass.
The royal palace was built on a hill.
This elevator is going up.
The pen is on the table.
The army advanced up the hill.
There is a radio on the table.
Sleeping on a carpet is great.
There is an apple on the table.
There was a lamp hanging above the table.
The price is the same, but the quality is better.
They live on the floor above.
He slipped on the ice.
I saw the moon above the horizon.
What should I put on over my sweater?
How old is your elder son?
Dust had accumulated on the desk.
There is a fan on the desk.
Dad extended his legs on the sofa.
He built his house on rock.
I might've left it on the table.
"Where's my phone?" "It's on the dresser!"
Put your teacup on the saucer.
"Where's your book?" "On the table."
There's a castle on the mountain.
"Where is your book?" "On the desk."
Put it back on the desk.
The key is on the desk.
The police found some blood on the floor.
There is a flower on the table.
What were you two doing up there?
"Have you seen my cell phone?" "It's on the table."
There are several books on the desk.
We walked across the ice.
"Where's the cat?" "It's on the roof."
My sister dropped her plate on the floor.
There is food on the desk.
There are books and notebooks on the desk.
He lives above me.
I put the book on the table in the living room.
He made me sing on the stage.
It seems that the children will have to sleep on the floor.
She lives in an apartment above us.
Can you see the nest in the tree?
The plane flew over Kate's house.
There is a glass on the table.
Two children are sitting on top of the fence.
Was there a book on the desk?
There was broken glass on top of the wall.
We found the footprints in the sand.
Society is built on trust.
There is a bottle of wine on the table.
You must clear the table.
The old castle stands on the hill.
She spilt ink on the desk.
There's not even one orange on the table.
There were some people sitting about on the grass.
There is one apple on the desk.
"Is there a book on the chair?" "Yes, there is."
He drew a straight line on the wall.
The actors are waiting on the stage.
The dictionary on the desk is mine.
Mary set the basket on the table.
The people upstairs come home late at night.
Take the jam down from the top shelf.
Two sheets were on the bed.
Why is the soap on the table?
She was lying face down on the bed.
Whose is the dictionary on the table?
The cat sleeps on my slippers.
The dog is on the chair.
He put the skis on top of the car.
There is a melon on the table.
There's a calendar on the desk.
We cannot walk on the hot sand with bare feet.
The dog was sleeping on the mat.
He wore a robe over his pajamas.
There was a broken cup on the table.
After supper, she cleared the table.
There's a red candle on top of the bathroom sink.
Our school stands on a hill.
There is only one book on the desk.
There were black clouds over our heads.
Besides being a surgeon, he was a famous writer.
Skating on the pond is dangerous.
There are some books on the desk.
Please don't put anything on top of that box.
They are constantly trying to outdo each other.
The little boy sat on his father's shoulders.
She spread a beautiful cloth on a table.
Put the book on the desk.
Are you sure you saw someone on the bridge?
You can see the sea from that hilltop.
He stood on the hill surveying the landscape.
She reached out for the magazine on the shelf.
Could you hand me the newspaper on the table?
There is a book about dancing on the desk.
"Where is my laptop?" "It's on the chair."
We heard a cry from above.
I heard a strange sound coming from the room above.
He reached out for the sugar that was on the table.
What pet is always found on the floor?
How many magazines are on the desk?
Feel the top and see how warm it is.
They sang on the stage in turn.
Jack reached out for the magazine on the shelf.
His villa on the hill commands the sea.
John likes lying at ease on the sofa.
My dog often lies on the grass.
Please don't place a vase on this stand.
I went to sleep with a handkerchief over my face.
We laid the injured man on the grass.
Mary spread the big map on the table.
Can you reach what's on the top shelf?
This theory was founded on a scientific basis.
The mountain rises above the plain.
The doctor was in a white gown over a blue suit.
The sun rose above the horizon in the distance.
The wet vase left a mark on the table.
She spread honey thickly on her toast.
Your bag is on my desk.
Please take the sugar pot down from the upper shelf.
Our plane was flying over the Pacific Ocean.
The ball rolled on the ground towards me.
His fingers ran swiftly over the keys.
From the top of that tall building, you can easily see the city.
We placed a white tablecloth over the table.
My Latin book is on the table.
On top of the hot dog, he put a couple of slices of apple.
The star which shines up there is Jupiter.
He drove over a land mine and his jeep blew up.
When I looked about, I found a letter on the desk.
Asking questions is the best way to learn.
He had the sensation that he was still on the waves.
Put the book on the top shelf.
The higher up we went, the colder it became.
The cat on the tree came down to me.
Dust had accumulated on my desk during my absence.
Lucy approached the young man and put her hand on his head.
There's a pencil on my desk that you can use.
The child sat on his mother's lap and listened to the story.
If you shout from the top of a cliff, you can hear the echo of your voice.
Our school stands on a hill, so we can see the town.
Look at that cat on the roof.
You shouldn't put something so heavy on top of a laptop.
I can't reach the top shelf unless I stand on a chair.
Correct the mistake and return the file to Mr Luxemburg.
Tom put the bowl of popcorn on the table.
Please think it over and let me know your decision.
After some hesitation, he laid the book on the desk.
I check off each task on my list as soon as I complete it.
The telephone on my desk rang persistently and loudly.
We enjoyed watching the fireworks on a bridge last summer.
I once saw a man walk barefoot over hot coals.
There on the top of a high mountain they built a small town of their own and lived in peace.
Kyoko is lying on the grass.
He's three years older than me.
A helicopter circled over us.
There is a card on the desk.
I sometimes lie on the grass.
There are two pencils on the table.
I see a bird on the roof.
Are there oak trees on the hill?
There are two or three pens on the desk.
I put the shopping bag on the table with a thud.
The lake was frozen, so we walked across the ice.
There is a large house on the hill.
Many purchases are carefully thought out.
There were some boats on the lake.
The old church on the hill dates back to the twelfth century.
The king reigned over his people for forty years.
I don't like these cups. I prefer the ones on the table.
I have a sister that is 3 years older than me and a brother that is 2 years younger than me.
Excuse me; allow me to point out three errors in the above article.
On the tray are five objects - three of them are keys.