GrammarN32 min read2026-02-17

〜上て(の)

Express doing something after completing a prior action or condition

Meaning

〜上で(の) indicates doing something after completing a prior action or based on the results of that action. It shows a sequential relationship where the second action is performed after obtaining information or results from the first action. When modifying nouns, use the form 〜上での.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
动词(た形)上ての
名词 の上ての

Examples

  1. 説明書を読んだ上で、薬を飲んでください。
    Please read the instruction manual first, and then take the medicine.

  2. A:この売場の数字は間違っていませんか。B:何度も計算した上での結果なので、あっていると思います。
    A: Aren't these sales figures incorrect? B: Since these are results from multiple calculations, I believe they are correct.

  3. 皆さまのご意見を伺った上で、来年工場の生産量を決めていきたいと思います。
    After hearing everyone's opinions, we would like to decide next year's factory production volume.

Summary

  • Use 〜上で after verb past tense (た-form) or noun + の to mean 'after doing' or 'on the basis of'
  • Expresses a logical sequence where the second action follows from and is based on the first action's completion or results
  • Use 〜上での when the pattern modifies a noun that follows it

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