~上で
〜ue de
JLPT N2 Neutral
Formation
Verb-ますstem + 上で, Noun + の上で
Used to express that something is done after or on the basis of something else; 'after', 'upon'.
When to use
"After doing X, on that basis" - the next step builds on the first.
Explanation
The ~上で grammar point is used to indicate that an action or decision is made after another action or condition, or based on certain information. It can be translated as 'after doing something' or 'on the basis of...'.
Example sentences
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Let's draw a conclusion after conducting the investigation.
Chousa wo okonatta ue de, ketsuron wo dashimashou.
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I will decide whether to continue my studies after finishing my job hunting.
Shuushoku katsudou wo oeta ue de, shingaku suru ka dou ka kimemasu.
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I'll think about whether to buy these clothes after trying them on.
Shichaku shita ue de, kono fuku wo kau ka dou ka kangaemasu.
経験者の意見を聞いた上で、プロジェクトの方向性を決定しましょう。
Let's decide the direction of the project after listening to those with experience.
Keiken sha no iken wo kiita ue de, purojekuto no houkousei wo kettei shimashou.
Sequence (After / As A Result)
- ~たきり〜takiriN2Express 'since then' or 'after'; used to indicate that an…
- ~あげく~agekuN2Expresses the outcome of a series of actions or events…
- ~以来〜iraiN2Indicates something happening 'since', 'ever since', or…
- ~末~sueN2Express the outcome after a period of time or series of…
- Verb てから~〜te karaN5Express a sequence of actions or events; 'after', 'since'…
- ~きり〜kiriN3Expresses the idea of 'only', 'since', or 'after'.
- Noun の あとでNoun no atodeN5Expresses the order of events; 'after', 'later than'.
- Verb た あとでta ato deN5Indicates an action that takes place after another action.
- ~てはじめて〜te hajimeteN3Realization or action done for the first time; 'only…
- Noun にして初めてNoun nishite hajimeteN1Expresses 'only when/after... for the first time'.
- Verb てからというものVerb te kara to iu monoN1Expresses that ever since a certain event happened, a…
- Verbる 始末だ〜ru shimatsu daN1Indicates a (often unfortunate) result or conclusion of an…
Corpus examples (60)
これは、お前の体躯、護衛能力を考慮した上でのプランなのだ。是が非でもやってもらう。
This is a plan that takes into account your stature and your ability to guard. By all means do it for me.
スペイン語の知識が少しあれば、あなたのメキシコ旅行を楽しくする上で大いに役立つでしょう。
A little knowledge of Spanish will go a long way toward making your trip to Mexico enjoyable.
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The cat is sleeping on the chair.
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Food and clothes are necessities of life.
彼女は多額の金を失うかもしれないと承知の上で一か八かやってみた。
She took the risk, knowing that she might lose a lot of money.
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I check off each task on my list as soon as I complete it.
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There is a book about dancing on the desk.
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Asking questions is the best way to learn.
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Conjugation of irregular verbs - essential for those learning English.
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What are you doing there on top of the roof?
その晩私はテーブルの上で逆さにしたコーヒーカップの下にチップを置いて出た。
That evening I left my tip under a coffee cup, which I left upside down on the table.
間違いを訂正した上で、ファイルをルクセンバーグ氏に返却して下さい。
Correct the mistake and return the file to Mr Luxemburg.
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We enjoyed watching the fireworks on a bridge last summer.
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It became quiet on top of my house.
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He was not a financial burden on her.
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They sang on the stage in turn.
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Sitting on the rock, she sang a sweet song as she combed her hair.
病院における感染制御策を実践する上で、消毒薬の有効活用は重要な課題です。
Effective use of disinfectant is an important subject in relation to infection control in hospitals.
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Job rotation is essential to running a business.
学生ビザだと、外国で生活していく上で、いくつか制限があります。
There are several restrictions on working to support yourself abroad on a student visa.
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I awoke to find myself lying on the floor.
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Technically he is still a student.
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A bird is singing in the tree.
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His broken arm was the result of a slip on the ice.
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I slipped on the ice and hurt my head.