JLPT N2 Grammar
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From the viewpoint of; regarding; in terms of
Category: Basis & Viewpoint
The grammar pattern "Noun + 上の + Noun / Noun + 上" is used to express a viewpoint or perspective from a specific field or category. It indicates that the statement is limited to a particular domain or aspect. This pattern is often used to emphasize the relevance or applicability of a statement to a specific area of expertise or knowledge.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + 上の + Noun | 法律上の問題 |
| Noun | Noun + 上 | 仕事上 |
| Adverbial | Noun + 上 | 法律上 |
これは法律上の問題なので、専門家に相談すべきだ。
kore wa hōritsu-jō no mondai na no de, senshūmen ni sōdan-sukedeshi da.
This is a legal issue, so it's best to consult with an expert.
これは法律上の問題なので、専門家に相談すべきだ。 (This is a legal issue, so it's best to consult with an expert.)
仕事上、彼女とは毎日連絡を取り合っている。
shigoto-jō, kare to wa mainichi renraku o toriau te iru.
In terms of work, she is in constant contact with him.
仕事上、彼女とは毎日連絡を取り合っている。 (In terms of work, she is in constant contact with him.)
健康上の理由で、しばらくお酒を控えています。
kenkō-jō no riyū de, shibaraku o-sake o tsukawatte imasu.
For health reasons, I will be limiting my drinking for a while.
健康上の理由で、しばらくお酒を控えています。 (For health reasons, I will be limiting my drinking for a while.)
法律上は問題ないが、道徳上は問題がある。
hōritsu-jō wa mondai nai ga, dotoku-jō wa mondai aru.
Legally, it's not a problem, but morally, it's a problem.
法律上は問題ないが、道徳上は問題がある。 (Legally, it's not a problem, but morally, it's a problem.)
This pattern is used to express a viewpoint or perspective from a specific field or category. It is often used in formal or professional contexts. The nuance of this pattern is to emphasize the relevance or applicability of a statement to a specific area of expertise or knowledge.
～上 is used to indicate an abstract domain or a field of expertise, not a concrete physical position.
～上の is used to modify another noun, while ～上 is used as an adverb.
～にあたって is used to indicate the occasion or context of an event, while ～上 is used to express a viewpoint or perspective.
In the JLPT exam, this pattern is often tested in the reading comprehension section. Be sure to pay attention to the context and the nuance of the sentence to choose the correct answer.
これは法律______問題なので、専門家に相談すべきだ。
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