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.

Kanji in this word

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