時間・時点N3

〜上で(時間)

after doing... / upon... (temporal)

Structure

V-た形 + 上で

Explanation

Indicates that the latter action takes place after the former is completed, "after doing...". Attaches to the ta-form + 上で. Similar to てから/たあとで but more formal, emphasizing the procedural order.

Examples

内容をよく確認した上で、サインしてください。

Please sign after checking the contents carefully.

家族と相談した上で、返事します。

I'll reply after discussing with my family.

Note

上で (temporal) is similar to てから but more formal, emphasizing the procedural step. Note the difference from 上で (scope).

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