上じょう階かいじょうかいじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounupper floor; floor above; upstairsRefers to a floor above the current one in a building. Often used in contrast with 下階 (lower floor).See also: 下階上じょう階かいから足あし音おとが聞きこえる。I can hear footsteps from the floor above.