うえ

うえ

"Above," "up," or "over."

In this sentence, 'うえ' indicates a positional relationship, meaning 'on' or 'above'.

机の上に本があります。

There is a book on the desk.

Here, 'うえ' metaphorically represents an abstract addition or burden.

大人のうえに色々な責任があることを理解しています。

I understand that adults have various responsibilities on them.

In this example, 'うえで' functions as part of an expression meaning 'in the context of' or 'as part of'.

日本語を学ぶ上で、文化を理解することも大切です。

In the process of learning Japanese, it is also important to understand the culture.