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  1. Japanese grammar
  2. JLPT N3 grammar
  3. 〜上で

〜上で~ue de

Ue de (〜上で) means “conditions for doing something”.

申しもうしmoushi込むこむkomu上うえueで、de、名前なまえnamaeとto連絡れんらくrenraku先さきsakiをo書くかくkaku必要ひつようhitsuyouがgaあります。arimasu。

In order to apply, it is necessary to write your name and contact information.

Use 〜上で to state what is necessary or important when preparing for, considering, or doing an action.

In the course›

How it works

  1. What should you keep in mind when applying to volunteer? The picture highlights meeting the deadline as an important point.

    What should you keep in mind when applying to volunteer? The picture highlights meeting the deadline as an important point.

  2. 「上で」 points out conditions needed to do something. It can also be used when preparing for or considering that action.

    「上で」 points out conditions needed to do something. It can also be used when preparing for or considering that action.

  3. Use a verb in its dictionary form before it, as in 「応募する上で」. This first introduces the action you intend to do.

    Use a verb in its dictionary form before it, as in 「応募する上で」. This first introduces the action you intend to do.

  4. Here, the focus is on what to keep in mind when doing the action. It does not mean doing another action only after finishing it.

    Here, the focus is on what to keep in mind when doing the action. It does not mean doing another action only after finishing it.

  5. In the examples, writing your name is required to apply, while being on time is important when attending an event.

    In the examples, writing your name is required to apply, while being on time is important when attending an event.

Example sentences

  • 申しもうしmoushi込むこむkomu上うえueで、de、名前なまえnamaeとto連絡れんらくrenraku先さきsakiをo書くかくkaku必要ひつようhitsuyou

In a conversation

  • A
    ボランティアぼらんてぃあに応募おうぼする上うえで、大切なことたいせつなことはわ何なんですか。

    A: What is important when applying for volunteering?

  • B
    締め切りしめきりを守る

Check yourself

  1. Level 1 · Recognise

    Which sentence is correct?

  2. Level 1 · Recognise

    Listen and choose the meaning

  3. Level 2 · Build

    Put the words in order

    This document is very important when checking the application requirements.

  4. Level 3 · Use

    What goes in the blank?

    申し込む____、名前と連絡先を書く必要があります。

    When applying, it is necessary to write your name and contact information.

More grammar in this theme

  • 〜上でconditions for doing something

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が
ga
あります。arimasu。

In order to apply, it is necessary to write your name and contact information.

  • イベントいべんとibentoにni参加さんかsankaするsuru上うえueで、de、時間じかんjikanをo守るまもるmamoruことkotoはわwa大切です。たいせつです。taisetsudesu。

    When participating in an event, it is important to be on time.

  • まもる
    こと
    と、
    持参物じさんぶつ
    を
    忘れないことわすれないこと
    です
    よ。

    B: Meeting the deadline and not forgetting your belongings.

  • A
    よくわかりました。今日中きょうじゅうに申込書もうしこみしょを出します。だします。

    A: I understand very well. I will submit the application form today.

  • Intermediate 1
    New Environments and Self-Introduction
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    〜において・〜におけるformal setting or field
    〜た上でcomplete a step before deciding
    〜てほしいwant someone to do
    〜てもらいたいwant to receive someone’s help
    〜よねseek agreement or confirmation
    〜とか〜とかexamples among other things
    〜だけ・〜だけのonly; just enough for
    〜でしょう・〜だろうlikely; probably
    〜から〜にかけてapproximate time or place range
    〜とcondition and natural result
    〜がきっかけでtrigger for a change
    〜っぽいcharacteristic or impression
    〜でもeven in a situation
    Previous〜において・〜における
    Next〜た上で
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    〜んだってcasual hearsay
    〜だけじゃなくて、〜もnot only A but also B
    〜てきましたchange continuing until now
    〜ためにcause: because of
    〜によってvaries depending on
    〜のうちにbefore a state changes
    〜のわりにsurprisingly, considering
    〜がいいんじゃないgentle suggestion or advice