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upper rank, higher position, top tier
A higher position within a ranking, hierarchy, or classification. Used in competitive contexts such as sports, academics, business, and search results.
上位に入る。
Place in the upper ranks.
検索結果の上位に表示される。
Appear at the top of search results.
今年の大会では、上位三名に賞金が贈られる。
At this year's tournament, prize money will be awarded to the top three.
上位 refers to the higher end of a ranking or hierarchy. Its counterpart is 下位 (lower rank).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 上位に入る (place in the top ranks)
- 上位に食い込む (break into the top ranks)
- 上位ランキング (top ranking)
- 上位互換 (upward compatibility)
- 売り上げ上位 (top sellers)
- 上位概念 (superordinate concept)
USAGE NOTES:
- Often used as a prefix modifier: 上位モデル (higher-end model), 上位機種 (higher-end model/device)
- Common in business, technology, and sports contexts