格かく上うえ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

higher rank; superior position

Used for someone or something of higher status, rank, or ability. Often contrasted with 格下 (かくした).

See also: 格下

• 彼かれは格かく上うえの相あい手てに勝かった。

  He beat a higher-ranked opponent.

• 格かく上うえの会かい社しゃと取とり引ひきするのは緊きん張ちょうする。

  It's nerve-racking to do business with a company of higher standing.