上うえの人ひと

expression, noun

superior; boss; higher-up

Refers to someone in a higher position at work, in an organization, or in a hierarchy.

• 上うえの人ひとに相そう談だんしてから決きめます。

  I'll decide after consulting my superior.

expression, noun

them (as opposed to us); the elite; those above

Used to contrast ordinary people with those in power or higher social status, often with a sense of distance or criticism.

• 上うえの人ひとはいつも自じ分ぶんたちのことしか考かんがえていない。

  The people at the top only ever think about themselves.

expression, noun

person above; upstairs neighbor

Refers to someone physically above, such as an upstairs neighbor or a person on a higher floor.

• 上うえの人ひとが夜よる遅おそくまで歩あるき回まわっている。

  The person upstairs is walking around until late at night.