目上
めうえ
meue
VocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Meaning
person of higher status
one's senior
Signification
personne d'un statut supérieur
son aîné
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 目上 (めうえ) means 'person of higher status'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of person of higher status.
Example Sentences
目上の人に敬語を使う。
めうえのひとにけいごをつかう。
I use polite language with people of higher status.
J'utilise un langage poli avec les personnes de statut supérieur.
目上の人を尊重することが大切だ。
めうえのひとをそんちょうすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to respect people of higher status.
Il est important de respecter les personnes de statut supérieur.
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