Vocabulary

What does 上位 (じょうい, joui) mean?

上位 (じょうい, joui) means higher rank, top position.

Quick facts
Readingじょうい
Romajijoui
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
じょうい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjoui

higher rank, top position

  1. 1noun · no-adjective superior (in rank); top; ranking
  2. 2noun higher order (e.g. byte)
  3. 3noun host computer (of connected device)

Example sentences

  • He was promoted to a higher position.

  • He ranked among the top in academic results.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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