上うえ目め線せん

noun

condescending attitude; looking down on others

Describes an attitude of superiority, often used in contrast with 上から目線 (looking down from above). The term 上目線 literally means 'upward gaze' but is used to indicate that someone acts as if they are above others.

See also: 上から目線

• 彼かれの上うえ目め線せんな態たい度どには腹はらが立たつ。

  His condescending attitude is infuriating.

• 上うえ目め線せんで話はなす人ひとは嫌きらわれる。

  People who talk down to others are disliked.