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Definition and meaning of 以上 - いじょう in Japanese

いじょう以上
ijou

N4

1.more than

Noun

このきぎょうは 1000人以上のじゅうぎょういんがいます。
There are more than 1000 people in this business.
いじょう以上
ijou

N4

1.equal to or greater than a specified amount.

Noun, used as a suffix

この仕事は、毎日8時間以上働かなければなりません。
You must work at least 8 hours a day for this job.
体重が50キロ以上ある人は、この乗り物に乗れません。
People weighing over 50 kilograms are not allowed to ride this vehicle.
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2.exceeding expectations or going beyond a certain point.

Noun, used as a suffix

彼の演技は期待以上だった。
His performance was beyond my expectations.
この問題は私の理解以上だ。
This problem is beyond my understanding.
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3.the things mentioned earlier or above.

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

この報告書に記載の内容は、以上です。
The contents described in this report are as above.
以上の理由から、イベントは中止となりました。
Due to the above reasons, the event has been canceled.
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4.given that; considering that; in light of.

Noun, Conjunction

彼は疲れている。以上、休むべきだ。
He is tired. Therefore, he should rest.
雨が降っている。以上、外出は控えよう。
It is raining. Therefore, let's refrain from going out.
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5.the conclusion or limit has been reached.

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

この本は面白かったです。以上、感想を述べさせていただきます。
This book was interesting. That's all, I have expressed my thoughts.
今日の会議は以上です。ありがとうございました。また次回を楽しみにしています。
That's all for today's meeting. Thank you. Looking forward to the next one.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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