Saturday, May 9, 2009

上で for, in order to (目的)

After indicating a goal to actively work toward, second phrase explains what is necessary or important to achieve that goal or objective. Does not take verbs of action.

(1)今度の企画を成功させる上で、ぜひみんなの協力が必要なのだ。
In order to make this plan succeed, we will certainly need everyone's co-operation.

(2)テレビは外国語の勉強の上で、かなり役に立ちます。
For studying foreign langugues, television is unusually useful.

(3)食料品の保存の上で、次のことに注意してください。
In order to preserve food stuffs, please pay attention to the following.

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