目上

めうえ
meue

superior (in age or rank)

What does 目上 mean?

目上 is a Japanese noun meaning “superior (in age or rank)” in English. It is written as 目上 in kanji, めうえ in hiragana, and meue in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

目上の人には敬語を使いましょう。

Use polite language with people above you.

目上の人に対して失礼なことを言ってはいけない。

You mustn't say anything rude to your elders.

Words sharing kanji with 目上

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