Vocabulary

What does 目上 (めうえ, meue) mean?

目上 (めうえ, meue) means senior, superior.

Quick facts
Readingめうえ
Romajimeue
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
めうえ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmeue

senior, superior

  1. 1noun superior; superiors; senior

Example sentences

  • Let's use polite language with our elders.

  • He outranks me, so I can't be rude to him.

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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.

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