〜の上では

When to use

Formal "on the basis of/in terms of" - typically for a formal/technical criterion (e.g. "legally speaking").

Explanation

The 〜の上では grammar point is used to show that you are expressing a view or making a judgment based on a specific standpoint or perspective. It can be translated as 'on the basis of', 'in terms of', or 'from the standpoint of'. The formation is straightforward, which involves attaching 〜の上では to a noun or a phrase.

• 効率こうりつの上うえでは、この方法ほうほうが最適さいてきです。

  In terms of efficiency, this method is the best.

  Kouritsu no ue de wa, kono houhou ga saiteki desu.

• 法律ほうりつの上うえでは、彼かの行為こういは違法いほうではありません。

  From a legal standpoint, his actions are not illegal.

  Houritsu no ue de wa, kare no koui wa ihan dewa arimasen.

• 味あじの上うえでは、このレストランは評価ひょうかが高たかいです。

  In terms of taste, this restaurant has a high rating.

  Aji no ue de wa, kono resutoran wa hyouka ga takai desu.

• 成績せいせきの上うえでは、彼かれはクラスで一番いちばん優秀ゆうしゅうです。

  On the basis of grades, he is the most outstanding student in the class.

  Seiseki no ue de wa, kare wa kurasu de ichiban yuushuu desu.

Perspective (From The Standpoint Of)

• ～から見ると〜kara miru toN2Express a perspective or point of view; 'from the…
• ～から言うと〜kara iutoN2Express a judgment or opinion based on a specific…
• ～にしたら〜ni shitaraN2Express a point of view; 'from the perspective of', 'if I…
• ～にとって〜ni totteN3Express the meaning 'for', 'to', 'from the perspective of'.

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