Meaning of 目上 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目上JLPT 2
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Kana Readingめうえ
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Romajimeue
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- superior; superiors; senior
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Example Sentences
目上, めうえ used in context
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When speaking about your superiors' actions, you use respectful language.
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Recently there are a lot of young people who don't use respectful language to their superiors.
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You must be polite to your elders.
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He behaves respectfully toward his superiors.
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私は目上として敬っている人を訪問しようと思う時には、まず最初に手紙を書いて面会したい理由を述べる。
When I am going to visit someone I look up to, I first write to him and tell him why.
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Is that anyway to speak to your elders and betters!
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
5 strokes
above, up
On: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン
Kun: うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, よ.す
3 strokes
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