Level
N2
Meaning
Because…, it is normal to…
Structure
Verb plain form + 以上は
い-adjective + 以上は
な-adjective である + 以上は
Noun + である + 以上は
Notes
To express that as a matter of course, rightly do something.
は is not necessary and 以上 can be used alone.
Example sentences
最後まで頑張ると決めた以上は、途中で諦めるわけにはいきません。
/saigo made ganbaru to kimeta ijoo wa tochuu de akirameru wake ni wa ikimasen/
Once I have decided to work hard until the end, I cannot give up halfway through.
来週から1ヶ月の休みをもらう以上、それまでにしっかりこの仕事を終わらせるつもりです。
/raishuu kara ikkagetsu no yasumi o morau ijoo sore made ni shikkari kono shigoto o owaraseru tsumori desu/
As I get a month-long holiday from next week, I intend to finish this job well before then.
オリンピック出場を目指す以上、毎日しっかりトレーニングしなければなりません。
/orinpukku shutsujoo o mezasu ijoo mainichi shikkari toreeningu o shinakereba narimasen/
As I want to compete in the Olympics, I have to train hard every day.
今年N2を受けると決めた以上、一生懸命勉強しなきゃ。
/kotoshi enu ni o ukeru to kimeta ijoo ishoo kenmee benkyoo shinakya/
Now that I’ve decided to take N2 this year, I have to study hard.
レストランの内装は綺麗だけど、メニューをもうちょっと良くしない以上はお客さんがあまり来ないと思う。
/resutoran no naisoo wa kiree da kedo menyuu o moo chotto yoku shinai ijoo wa okyakusan ga amari konai to omou/
The restaurant is beautifully decorated, but the menu needs a little bit of improvement, otherwise, I don’t think it will attract many customers.
夫とケンカした。向こうから謝らない以上は、許したくない!
/otto to kenka shita. mukoo kara ayamaranai ijoo wa yurushitakunai/
I had a fight with my husband. Unless he apologises to me, I don’t want to forgive him!
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