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What does 上～ (うわ～) mean?

上～ (うわ～, uwa～) means upper, on top, surface (prefix).

Quick facts
Readingうわ～
Romajiuwa～
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
うわ～
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkuwa～

upper, on top, surface (prefix)

Example sentences

  • Since it's cold, I wear an outer jacket.

  • At school, you change into indoor shoes.

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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.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.