on in Japanese
on in Japanese is 上, に — on means positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
on in Japanese
上
Pronounced: ue
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
に
Pronounced: ni
(obsolete) At the peril of, or for the safety of.
What does "on" mean?
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prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
"The book is on the table."
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prep Indicating a specific day or date.
"The meeting is on Tuesday."
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adj Switched on; active, functioning, or in progress.
"Make sure the oven is on before you leave."
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adv Continuing an action; forward in time or space.
"She kept walking on, ignoring the rain."
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on in a sentence
- The book is on the table.
- There's a stain on your shirt.
- The meeting is on Tuesday.
- Make sure the oven is on before you leave.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "on" in Japanese?
"on" in Japanese is 上, に. on means: Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
How do you pronounce 上?
"on" in Japanese is 上, pronounced "ue".
How do you use "on" in a sentence?
Example: "The book is on the table." In Japanese, "on" is 上, に.
Are there other ways to say "on" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "on": 上, に.
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