from the standpoint of, in terms of

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

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Explanation

Indicates a particular viewpoint or aspect.

[Noun] + 上

法律上、それは許されない。

Houritsu jou, sore wa yurusarenai.

Legally, that is not allowed.

仕事上の問題で悩んでいる。

Shigoto jou no mondai de nayande iru.

I am troubled by work-related problems.

Indicates "in terms of" not physical location.

～上で

after doing, upon, when it comes to

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common with 法律上, 仕事上, 立場上.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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