in terms of, in doing, from the standpoint of

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

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Explanation

Indicates context, perspective, or condition.

[Noun] + の上で / [Verb dictionary form] + 上で

健康上の理由で、辞めました。

Kenkou jou no riyuu de, yamemashita.

I quit for health reasons (in terms of health).

契約する上で、注意すべき点があります。

Keiyaku suru ue de, chuui subeki ten ga arimasu.

In making a contract, there are points to be careful about.

Multiple meanings depending on context.

～うえに

on top of, in addition to, moreover

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice different contexts.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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