noun
sense subject; logical subject
Linguistics term referring to the semantic subject of a sentence, which may differ from the grammatical subject. Used in discussions of syntax and semantics.
「彼は背が高い」では、「彼」が意味上の主語と見なされることがある。
In 'He is tall,' 'he' is sometimes regarded as the sense subject.
受動文では、動作主が意味上の主語になる場合がある。
In passive sentences, the agent can become the sense subject.
Compound of 意味上 (semantic) + の + 主語 (subject). A technical term in linguistics.