~以上

〜ijou

JLPT N2 Formal Chapter 73: N2: As Long As (To That Extent), 1 of 2

Formation

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

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

When to use

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

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

As Long As (To That Extent)

Corpus examples (24)