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上
Up, Above, On
うえ (ue), あがる (agaru), のぼる (noboru)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
Many Japanese people wake up early on New Year's Day to watch the year's first sunrise, known as "Hatsuhinode". Thousands gather on mountains, beaches, and rooftops to see the sun rise above the horizon and welcome the new year.
Memory Trick
The short line sits above the longer line, showing something positioned higher than the ground.
Readings
Onyomi: ジョウ (jou)
Kunyomi: うえ (ue), あがる (agaru), のぼる (noboru)
Example Words
上
うえ (ue)
Above
上手
じょうず (jouzu)
Skillful
上着
うわぎ (uwagi)
Jacket
上がる
あがる (agaru)
To go up
Example Sentence
机の上にペンがあります。
つくえ の うえ に ペン が あります。
tsukue no ue ni pen ga arimasu
There is a pen on the desk.