〜上
JLPT N3:in terms of
After a noun, 上 means "in terms of X" or "from the point of view of X": 法律上 (legally).
How to form it
- Put 上 straight after a noun, usually a two-kanji noun: 法律上, 健康上, 歴史上.
- Before a noun, add の: 健康上の理由 (health reasons).
Examples
法律上、問題はない。
Legally, there's no problem.
健康上の理由で、会社を休みます。
I'm taking time off work for health reasons.
Notes
- Here it is read じょう. Read うえ, 上 means "on top".
Same form, different meaning
- 〜上にon top of
上に after a clause: "on top of".