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上で

Noun + の上でVる上でVた上で

Meanings

  • After
  • Upon

About this pattern

Explanation

上で is used to indicate that one thing happens after or within the context of something else. It often marks the condition, prerequisite, or basis for an action, decision, or evaluation. It is common in official or formal writing, reports, and explanations, and is frequently used when describing steps taken after careful consideration, or something that occurs once a prior factor has been satisfied. It can also convey that the following action is based on the situation described by the preceding noun or clause. Typical usage patterns include describing actions taken after examining or considering something, or actions constrained by a specific context.

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Example sentences

検討した上で、結論を出します。

I will make a conclusion after considering it.

書類を提出した上で、審査を待つ。

Submit the documents and then wait for the review.