It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Vocabulary: 以上
Meaning: above
Examples
- もうこれ以上待てません。 I can’t wait any longer.
- 一時間以上も待たされた。 I was made to wait for over an hour.
- 半数以上の人が反対した。 More than half the number of people disagreed.
- 気温が30度以上になる。 The temperature gets above 30 degrees.
- あなたは18歳以上ですか？ Are you over 18?
- 以上で よろしい ですか。 Is the above good? = Will that be all?
- 毎日、１時間以上歩きます。 I walk for an hour or more every day.
- 飛行機が1時間以上遅れた。 The plane arrived over an hour late.