～上は

When to use

"Now that.../since (this is decided)" - similar to からには, implies a resulting commitment.

Explanation

The ～上は grammar point is used to express that since a certain condition or situation exists, a certain action or result follows. It can be translated as 'now that', 'since', or 'once' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

• 試験しけんに合格ごうかくした上うえは、パーティーを開ひらこう。

  Now that I've passed the exam, let's have a party.

  Shiken ni goukaku shita ue wa, paatii wo hirakou.

• この仕事しごとを引ひき受うけた上うえは、最後さいごまでやり遂とげるつもりだ。

  Now that I have taken on this job, I intend to see it through to the end.

  Kono shigoto wo hikiuketa ue wa, saigo made yaritogeru tsumori da.

• 親切しんせつだと言いわれた上うえは、手伝てつだってあげよう。

  Since you said I'm kind, I'll help you out.

  Shinsetsu da to iwareta ue wa, tetsudatte ageyou.

• 甘あまいものが好すきな上うえは、このデザートをきっと気きに入いるでしょう。

  Now that you like sweets, you'll surely enjoy this dessert.

  Amai mono ga suki na ue wa, kono dezaato wo kitto ki ni iru deshou.

Conditional (If / Assuming That)

• A。すると B。~surutoN2Indicates that when action A is done, action or event B…
• もし～たならmoshi ~ tanaraN3Express a hypothetical condition, 'if' or 'in case'.
• もしも～ならmoshimo ~ naraN3Express a hypothetical condition or situation; 'if', 'in…
• ～からには〜kara niwaN2Express a sense of responsibility or determination…
• ～とあれば〜to arebaN1Expresses a condition; 'if', 'when', 'since'.
• ～とすると〜to suru toN1Expresses 'if', 'when', or 'assuming that' in a…
• Noun ともなれば〜to mo narebaN1Expresses 'if it comes to', 'when', or 'once'.
• A。それなら B。A. Sore nara B.N2Express 'if that's the case, then'; used to show a logical…
• ～とすれば～to surebaN1Used to express 'if it were the case that...', 'if we…
• ～となったら〜to nattaraN1Used to express 'if it comes to...', 'when it becomes the…
• ～となると〜to naru toN1Used to highlight a certain circumstance; 'when it comes…
• ～となれば〜to narebaN1Expresses the idea of 'if it comes to...; when we talk…
• Noun ともなると〜to mo naru toN1'When it comes to...', emphasizes a change of situation or…

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