JLPT N3 Grammar (ue de)

Meaning

upon; after; when; for; in order to

How to use

Verb (dictionary form)上で
Verb (た form)
Noun + の
ue de 上で うえで jlpt n3 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: 【うえで】(ue de). Meaning: upon; after; when; for; in order to.

Usage 1) Verb (dictionary form) + 上で

Meaning: for; in order to.

See examples 1~2.

Usage 2) Verb (た form) + 上で

Meaning: upon; after; once~.

See examples 3~5.

Usage 3) Noun + の上で

Meaning: after; when.

See examples 6~9.

After certain nouns, the meaning can become “according to”.
See JLPT N2 lesson for .


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Example #1

がいこくごをべんきょうするうえでじしょはなくてはならないものだ。
gaikokugo o benkyousuru uede jisho wa nakutewa naranai monoda.
In order to study a foreign language, you need to have a dictionary.
Example #2

しごとをするうえでたいせつなのは、まわりとのコミュニケーションです。
shigoto o suru ue de taisetsu na no wa, mawari to no komyunikeeshon desu.
In order to do one's job, what's important is communication with those around you.
Example #3

このくすりはせつめいしょをよくよんだうえで、ごしようください。
kono kusuri wa setsumeisho o yoku yonda ue de, go shiyou kudasai.
Please use this medicine after reading the instructions carefully.
Example #4

じつぶつをみたうえでかうかどうかきめるつもりだ。
jitsubutsu o mita uede kauka douka kimeru tsumorida.
Once I see the real thing in person, I will decide whether to buy or not.
Example #5

りゅうがくのけんはかぞくとそうだんしたうえでごへんじいたします。
ryuugaku no ken wa kazoku to soudan shita ue de go henji itashimasu.
Regarding the study abroad, once you consult with your family I will give my answer.
Example #6

こうじけいかくは、しゅうへんじゅうみんとのはなしあいのうえできめられるべきだ。
kouji keikaku wa, shuuhen juumin to no hanashiai no ue de kimerareru beki da.
The construction plan should be decided after discussing with the local residents.
Example #7

けいやくのないようをごかくにんのうえで、サインをおねがいいたします。
keiyaku no naiyou o go kakunin no ue de, sain o onegai itashimasu.
Please sign once you confirm the contents of the contract.
Example #8

よやくのじかんをかくにんのうえで、ごらいてんください。
yoyaku no jikan o kakunin no ue de, go raiten kudasai.
Please visit us after confirming the reservation time.
Example #9

このしょるいにしょめいのうえ、まどぐちにていしゅつしてください。
kono shorui ni shomei no ue, madoguchi ni teishutsu shite kudasai.
Please sign these papers and bring them to the counter.

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