～以上 JLPT N2 Formal

〜ijou

Expresses 'since' or 'as long as' in a conditional context.

"Given that/since (this is the case), as long as it stands".

Formation

Verb-casual + 以上, い-Adjective + 以上, な-Adjective + な以上, Noun + の以上

Explanation

The ～以上 grammar point is used to express a condition or requirement, and it can be translated as 'since', 'as long as', or 'if'. It often emphasizes that if a certain condition is met, a certain action or consequence will follow.

Example sentences

彼は忙しい以上、手伝いに行っても無駄だろう。

Since he's busy, it would be pointless to try helping him.

Kare wa isogashii ijou, tetsudai ni itte mo muda darou.
約束した以上、守るべきだ。

Since I made a promise, I should keep it.

Yakusoku shita ijou, mamoru beki da.
締め切りが近い以上、全力で仕事をしなければならない。

As long as the deadline is near, I have to work with all my might.

Shimekiri ga chikai ijou, zenryoku de shigoto wo shinakereba naranai.
彼女は大学生である以上、勉強が優先されるべきだ。

Since she's a college student, studying should be her priority.

Kanojo wa daigakusei de aru ijou, benkyou ga yuusen sareru beki da.

As Long As (To That Extent)

～限り JLPT N2
Verbる / Noun(である) + 限り(は) JLPT N1