【JLPT N3 Grammar】〜上に(〜うえに / ~ueni)

Explanation:〜うえ

Meaning
"それに / さらに"

on top of that / in addition

Form
V(plain form)+上に
イA(plain form) + 上に
ナAな + 上に
Nの + 上に

Points

  1. Adding Information: "〜上に" is used to add another layer of information, either positive or negative, to a statement that has already been made.
  2. Consistency in Tone: The added information should match the tone of the initial statement (i.e., both positive or both negative).
  3. Emphasis: This expression is often used to emphasize the combined effect of both pieces of information.

JLPT Level
N3



Sample sentenes

日本にほん料理りょうりはおいしいうえヘルシーだ。
Japanese cuisine is not only delicious but also healthy.

このカバンはやすうえ丈夫じょうぶだ。
This bag is not only cheap but also durable.

部長ぶちょうはなしながうえつまらない。
My manager's speeches are not only long but also boring.

市場いちばさかなやすうえ新鮮しんせんだ。
The fish at the market is not only cheap but also fresh.

この教科書きょうかしょたかうえわかりにくい。
This textbook is not only expensive but also difficult to understand.

ジェームスさんはあたまがいいうえスポーツもできる。
James is not only smart but also good at sports.

ユニクロはやすうえしつもいい。
Uniqlo is not only affordable but also of good quality.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
市場 いちば market
しつ quality

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