目上(めうえ)

めうえ
noun, no-adjective
superior, senior
politedescriptive
1. superior, senior, one's elder
A person of higher status, rank, or age than oneself.
目上(めうえ)の人(ひと)には敬語(けいご)を使(つか)う。
Use polite language with superiors.
目上(めうえ)に対(たい)して失礼(しつれい)だ。
That's rude toward one's superiors.
目上(めうえ)の方(かた)からの助言(じょげん)は大切(たいせつ)だ。
Advice from those above you is valuable.

Usage: 目上(めうえ) describes people who are senior in age, rank, or social position. Understanding 目上(めうえ) and 目下(めした) relationships is essential for proper use of keigo (polite language).

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Antonym: 目下(めした) (subordinate)
Related: 先輩(せんぱい)
Compare: 後輩(こうはい) (junior)
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Added 2026.1.12 22:34 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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