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[()·うえ()]
meue
noun

English Meaning(s) for 目上

noun
  1. superior; superiors; senior

Definition and Synonyms for 目上

Senior a person who is older than you are
Synonyms: シニア, , , , , 上長, 先輩, 年上, 年嵩, 年長, 年長者, 目上, 長上
Superior the head of a religious community
Synonyms: 上位, 上役, 優良, 目上
Higher-Up one of greater rank or station or quality
Synonyms: 上位, 上役, 優良, 目上
Higher Rank higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
Synonyms: 上席, 先輩, 古参, 目上

Meanings for each kanji in 目上

» eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor
» above; up

Categories 目上 is a member of

Adult a fully developed person from maturity onward
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Leader a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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Religious a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
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High Status a position of superior status
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 目上

Sample Sentences for 目上

When I am going to visit someone I look up to, I first write to him and tell him why.
When speaking about your superiors' actions, you use respectful language.
You must be polite to your elders.
You should greet your betters by tipping your hat.
How dare you speak like that to your elders and betters!

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