Translation guide
Expresses that something is higher than the typical or expected level. Japanese uses various adjectives, adverbs, and set phrases depending on whether you're talking about performance, quality, temperature, or other measurable traits.
above average (general)
His grades are above average.
Means 'excellent' or 'superior'. Stronger than just 'above average', but often used when someone clearly stands out.
She is an above-average student.
Literally 'upper middle'. Used in rankings or informal evaluations to mean slightly above average.
His English ability is about above average.
Means 'extraordinary' or 'exceptional'. Used for talents or abilities far above average.
He has above-average talent.
Describing numbers, statistics, or measurements that exceed the mean or median.
Verb phrase meaning 'to exceed the average'. Common in news or reports.
This month's sales were above average.
Simple phrase meaning 'higher than average'. Used for temperatures, prices, etc.
Casual noun phrase meaning 'exceeding the average'. Often used in social media or informal writing.
Describing someone or something as larger, taller, or heavier than the norm.
Do not use 上 (うえ) alone to mean 'above average'. The phrase 平均の上 is not idiomatic. Use 平均以上 or 平均を上回る instead.
Today's temperature is above average.
This restaurant's rating is above average.
He is above average in height.