上方
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
upper part; upper region; area above
Refers to the upper portion of a space, diagram, or geographical area. Often used in contrast with 下方 (かほう, lower part).
See also: 下方
An arrow is drawn in the upper part of the diagram.
The menu is displayed at the top of the screen.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の上方the area above 〈場所〉
The time is displayed in the upper part of the screen.
- 上方に〈動詞〉to move/point upward
The balloon rose upward.