Word Meaning 目上
めうえ
meue
目上 is read as めうえ (meue) and means superior.
Meaning
English
- superior
- superiors
- senior
Reading
Kana
めうえ
Romaji
meue
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
7目上の方々を尊敬するべきだ。
You must respect your elders.
ソレが年上や目上の者に対する態度か！
Is that any way to speak to your elders and betters?
「でも、俺たち兄妹だろ！」「名目上ではね」
"But we're brother and sisters, aren't we?!" "In name we are."
目上の人には礼儀正しくしなければならない。
You must be polite to your elders.
最近、目上の人に敬語を使わない若者が多い。
Recently there are a lot of young people who don't use respectful language to their superiors.
目上の人に対して帽子をとって挨拶するべきです。
You should greet your betters by tipping your hat.
目上の人のすることについて話す時、尊敬語を使います。
When speaking about your superiors' actions, you use respectful language.