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.
Japanese Vocabulary: 上 (ue, kami, jou)
Meaning: above, up
Examples
- 彼は私の上司です。 He’s my boss.
- 彼は階段を上った。 He went up the steps.
- 彼女は絵が上手だ。 She is good at drawing.
- 急な坂道を上った。 I went up the steep hill.
- 株で利益を上げた。 We made a profit on the stock market.
- 棚の上に本がある。 The books are on the shelf.
- 毎年給料が上がる。 My salary goes up every year.
- 海上はうねりが高い The sea swell is high.
- 父は料理が上手だ。 My father is good at cooking.
- 私の母は上品です。 My mother is sophisticated.
