以上
いじょう
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
above, more than, or more, that is all
Examples
18歳以上の方が参加できます。
People 18 years and older can participate.
📖 How to Use
「以上」means "above, more than, or more, that is all." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「以上」is read as「いじょう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「以上」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「以上」mean in Japanese?+
「以上」means "above, more than, or more, that is all". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「以上」?+
「以上」is read as「いじょう」.
Is 「以上」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「以上」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「以上」?+
18歳以上の方が参加できます。 — People 18 years and older can participate.
Practice 「以上」 with spaced repetition