Kanji · N5 · 3 strokes
上 / up
Kanji for up, above, or on.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あ.げます、あ.がります、うえ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
上 carries the meaning up, above, or on.
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How to write 上
Trace 上 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 上
上うえon
上手じょうずbe good at
上げますあげますto raise
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上 in context
机の上に本があります。
つくえのうえにほんがあります
There is a book on the desk.
鈴木さんはダンスが上手です。
すずきさんはだんすがじょうずです
Mr. Suzuki is good at dancing.
手を上げてください。
てをあげてください
Please raise your hand.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 上 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
上 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/上
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