上うえと下した

expression

above and below; top and bottom

A set phrase referring to the upper and lower parts, or things located above and below. Often used in spatial descriptions or when comparing two positions.

• 棚たなの上うえと下したに本ほんを分わけて置おいた。

  I placed the books separately on the top and bottom shelves.

• この絵えでは、上うえと下したのバランスが悪わるい。

  In this picture, the balance between the top and bottom is poor.