(まうえ)

まうえ
noun
directly above
1. directly above
directly above; right overhead
太陽(たいよう)真上(まうえ)にある。
The sun is directly overhead.
ヘリコプターが真上(まうえ)()んでいる。
A helicopter is flying right above.
(わたし)部屋(へや)真上(まうえ)には隣人(りんじん)部屋(へや)がある。
My neighbor's room is directly above my room.

真上(まうえ) combines the prefix () (true, exact) with (うえ) (above), meaning "directly above" with no deviation to either side. It emphasizes precision of position.

WORD FORMATION:

The prefix () attaches to direction and position words to mean "directly" or "right at":

  • 真下(ました): directly below
  • 真横(まよこ): directly beside
  • ()(なか): right in the middle
  • 真正面(ましょうめん): directly in front
  • 真後(まうし)ろ: directly behind

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 真上(まうえ)に: directly above (location)
  • 真上(まうえ)から: from directly above
  • 真上(まうえ)見上(みあ)げる: to look straight up