~上は JLPT N2 Formal
~ue wa
Expresses 'now that', 'since', or 'once'.
"Now that.../since (this is decided)" - similar to からには, implies a resulting commitment.
Formation
Verb-casual + 上は, い-Adjective + 上は, な-Adjective + な上は, Noun + の上は
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.
Example sentences
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Now that I've passed the exam, let's have a party.
Shiken ni goukaku shita ue wa, paatii wo hirakou.
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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.
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Since you said I'm kind, I'll help you out.
Shinsetsu da to iwareta ue wa, tetsudatte ageyou.
甘いものが好きな上は、このデザートをきっと気に入るでしょう。
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.