〜上で（目的） ue de

〜上で（目的）（ue de）means “in order to; for the purpose of”. Attached to a dictionary-form verb or 'noun + の', this 〜上で marks the context or sphere within which something is necessary or important: 'when it comes to doing X', 'for the purpose of X'. Formation: V-る + 上で ／ N + の + 上で

in order to; for the purpose of

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Formation

V-る + 上で ／ N + の + 上で

Explanation

Attached to a dictionary-form verb or 'noun + の', this 〜上で marks the context or sphere within which something is necessary or important: 'when it comes to doing X', 'for the purpose of X'. It often introduces what is needed to achieve or carry out that action.

Examples

外国語を習得する上で、毎日の練習が欠かせません。
がいこくごをしゅうとくするうえで、まいにちのれんしゅうがかかせません。
In order to master a foreign language, daily practice is indispensable.
進学を決める上で、両親の意見も参考にした。
しんがくをきめるうえで、りょうしんのいけんもさんこうにした。
In deciding whether to go on to higher education, I also took my parents' opinions into account.

Note

This 'purpose/context' meaning attaches to the dictionary form (V-る上で). Don't confuse it with the 'after doing' meaning (V-た上で).

FAQ

〜上で（目的） — what does it mean and how is it used?

in order to; for the purpose of. Attached to a dictionary-form verb or 'noun + の', this 〜上で marks the context or sphere within which something is necessary or important: 'when it comes to doing X', 'for the purpose of X'. It often introduces what is needed to achieve or carry out that action.

〜上で（目的） — how do you form it?

V-る + 上で ／ N + の + 上で

〜上で（目的） — any usage notes?

This 'purpose/context' meaning attaches to the dictionary form (V-る上で). Don't confuse it with the 'after doing' meaning (V-た上で).

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