(いじょう)

いじょう
noun
above; more than; that's all
See also: 異常(いじょう) (abnormality)
1. above, more than or equal to
Indicates a number/amount that is equal to or greater than the specified value.
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It was more difficult than expected.
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More than 100 people gathered.
期待(きたい)以上(いじょう)結果(けっか)だった。
The results exceeded expectations.
それ以上(いじょう)()えない
I can't say more than that.
2. that's all, the above, end
Used to conclude a list, statement, or presentation.
以上(いじょう)です
That's all. / End of report.
Concluding statement
報告(ほうこく)以上(いじょう)です
That's all for the report.
以上(いじょう)()わります
That concludes it.
説明(せつめい)以上(いじょう)です
That's all for the explanation.
That concludes today's presentation. If you have any questions, please go ahead.
3. since, now that
Used with verbs to mean 'since/now that (something is the case).'
Since I promised, I must keep it.
Grammar usage with verb
()()けた以上(いじょう)最後(さいご)までやる。
Since I took it on, I'll see it through.
Now that I've said it, I have responsibility.
(はじ)めた以上(いじょう)途中(とちゅう)でやめられない。
Since I've started, I can't quit midway.
ここいる以上(いじょう)協力(きょうりょく)する。
As long as I'm here, I'll cooperate.

以上(いじょう) means 'above,' 'more than,' or 'that's all.'

IMPORTANT: In Japanese, 以上(いじょう) INCLUDES the stated number:

  • (じゅう)以上(いじょう) = 10 or more (includes 10)
  • This differs from English 'more than' which excludes the number

Contrast with 〜を()える:

  • (じゅう)()える = more than 10 (excludes 10)

Antonym: 以下(いか) (below, less than or equal to)

Grammar pattern:

  • Verb (past) + 以上(いじょう): since ~, now that ~

Common usages:

  • 以上(いじょう)です: That's all (formal conclusion)
  • 予想(よそう)/期待(きたい)/想像(そうぞう)以上(いじょう): more than expected

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