N3conditionobligation
～以上は (ijou wa) - As long as / Since
[Verb plain form] + 以上は
Quick answer
[Verb plain form] + 以上は means "As long as / Since / Now that". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
As long as / Since / Now that
Explanation
Similar to からには, expresses obligation or determination based on a condition.
Examples
生きている以上は、希望を持ち続けよう。
いきているいじょうは、きぼうをもちつづけよう。
As long as we're alive, let's keep hope.
日本に住む以上は、日本語を学ぶべきだ。
にほんにすむいじょうは、にほんごをまなぶべきだ。
As long as you live in Japan, you should learn Japanese.
Practice this grammar
[Verb plain form] + 以上は
Which sentence correctly uses "～以上は (ijou wa) - As long as / Since"?