アッパー
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular)
upper; upward
Prenominal use meaning 'upper' or 'upward', often in compound terms like アッパーキャビネット (upper cabinet).
I store dishes in the upper cabinet.
2
Refers to the part of a shoe above the sole; a technical term in shoemaking and footwear.
The upper of this sneaker is made of mesh material.
3
abbreviation
Abbreviation of アッパーカット; used in boxing and combat sports.
See also: アッパーカット
He knocked out his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
4
Colloquial term for a stimulant drug; often contrasted with ダウナー (downer/depressant).
See also: ダウナー
Stimulant-type drugs are said to be highly addictive.
Usage patterns
- アッパーを打つto throw an uppercut
The boxer threw an uppercut to his opponent's chin.
- アッパーが破れるfor the upper (of a shoe) to tear or wear through
The upper of this shoe has torn.
- アッパーを使うto use an upper (stimulant drug)
He used an upper to stay up all night.