〜上は ue wa

〜上は（ue wa）means “now that; since (given that)”. After a dictionary- or past-form verb, 〜上は means 'now that / given that X (is the case)'. Formation: V-る／V-た + 上は

now that; since (given that)

N2

Formation

V-る／V-た + 上は

Explanation

After a dictionary- or past-form verb, 〜上は means 'now that / given that X (is the case)'. Because the situation in the first clause is established, the speaker draws a firm conclusion in the second clause — typically a resolve, obligation, or natural consequence. The ending is often 〜なければならない, 〜べきだ, 〜つもりだ, etc.

Examples

引き受けると約束した上は、最後まで責任を持ってやります。
ひきうけるとやくそくしたうえは、さいごまでせきにんをもってやります。
Now that I've promised to take it on, I'll see it through to the end responsibly.
試合に出る上は、優勝を目指して全力で戦う。
しあいにでるうえは、ゆうしょうをめざしてぜんりょくでたたかう。
Since I'm taking part in the match, I'll fight with all my might aiming for victory.

Note

Formal and emphatic; the second clause expresses determination or obligation. Similar to 〜以上は and 〜からには.

FAQ

〜上は — what does it mean and how is it used?

now that; since (given that). After a dictionary- or past-form verb, 〜上は means 'now that / given that X (is the case)'. Because the situation in the first clause is established, the speaker draws a firm conclusion in the second clause — typically a resolve, obligation, or natural consequence. The ending is often 〜なければならない, 〜べきだ, 〜つもりだ, etc.

〜上は — how do you form it?

V-る／V-た + 上は

〜上は — any usage notes?

Formal and emphatic; the second clause expresses determination or obligation. Similar to 〜以上は and 〜からには.

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