「〜上で」- Conditional Action Structure

Explanation

「〜上で」 (上うえで) is an important grammatical structure in Japanese, primarily used to express the sequence of actions or behaviors carried out under specific conditions. Its basic meaning is "on the basis of" or "in the context of," and it can be understood as "under a specific condition or circumstance."

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜上で	Verb dictionary form + 上で Noun + の + 上で	Indicates that before performing a certain action, another action must be completed, or that an action is carried out under specific circumstances.

Basic Usage

• Connection：
  • Verb dictionary form + 上で
  • Noun + の + 上で
• Meaning：
  • On the basis of
  • In the context of

Explanation

「〜上で」 indicates that before performing a certain action, another action must be completed, or that an action is carried out under specific circumstances. The subsequent action is usually based on the result or condition of the preceding action.

Examples

• 私わたしの意見いけんを尊重そんちょうした上で、来週らいしゅう報告ほうこくします。
• Watashi no iken o sonchou shita ue de, raishuu houkoku shimasu.
• On the basis of respecting my opinion, I will report next week.
  

• 企画きかくを実施じっしする上で、これは重要じゅうようだ。
• Kikaku o jisshi suru ue de, kore wa juuyou da.
• In the process of implementing the plan, this is important.
  

• 西洋文化せいようぶんかを理解りかいする上で、キリスト教文化きょうぶんかは欠かかせない。
• Seiyou bunka o rikai suru ue de, kirisutokyou bunka wa kakasenai.
• In the process of understanding Western culture, Christian culture is indispensable.
  

• 両親りょうしんと相談そうだんした上で、A大学だいがくへの進学しんがくを決きめた。
• Ryoushin to soudan shita ue de, A daigaku e no shingaku o kimeta.
• After consulting with my parents, I decided to enroll in University A.
  

Comparison and Distinction

Grammar Point	Meaning	Example
「〜上で」	Emphasizes performing a subsequent action under specific conditions	書類しょるいを確認かくにんした上で、サインさいんしてください。 Shorui o kakunin shita ue de, sain shite kudasai. （Please sign after confirming the document.）

In the above example, 「〜上で」 emphasizes the action of signing under the specific condition of confirming the document.

Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, it is common to carefully consider and consult relevant parties before making decisions or taking actions. This behavior reflects the Japanese emphasis on prudence and thoroughness. 「〜上で」 is a linguistic reflection of this cultural habit.

Summary

「〜上で」 is an important and useful grammatical structure in Japanese, helping to express actions or behaviors carried out under specific conditions. Understanding its basic usage and complex applications will enable more accurate use of this grammar point and provide deeper insight into the Japanese cultural emphasis on prudence and thoroughness.