What does 上 mean in Japanese?

上 (うえ) means "above / on top" in Japanese. It is a JLPT N5 level vocabulary word in the places category.

How do you pronounce 上?

上 is read as うえ (romanized: ue).

上

うえ

above / on top

📍 Places & Locations • JLPT N5

机の上に本があります。

There's a book on the desk.

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