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上通 (じょうつう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
upward communication ; conveying subordinates' views to superiors
Refers to the flow of information or opinions from lower ranks to higher ranks in an organization. Often used in contrast with 下達 (かたつ, top-down communication).
See also: 下達上通 · 上達
A system for conveying on-site opinions upward is necessary.
Kanji 通 traffic, pass through, avenue Similar words 下か 達たつ 下達 means conveying orders or information from superiors to subordinates (top-down), while 上通 is the opposite direction (bottom-up).
上じょう 達たつ 上達 (じょうたつ) usually means 'improvement' or 'progress' in skill, but in a specific sense (sense 2 ) it can also mean 'reporting to a superior'. 上通 is more specifically about the flow of opinions from subordinates upward.
Etymology Compound of 上 (じょう, 'upper') and 通 (つう, 'communication' or 'passage'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a Sino-Japanese term used in organizational contexts.
