VocabJLPT N1
upper tier
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. upper tier
  2. 2. upper section
  3. 3. place of honor
  4. 4. dais
A noun meaning the upper tier, top shelf, or the highest position in a ranked or layered structure. It can refer to a physical upper shelf or rack, or in certain martial arts contexts, an overhead stance or guard position.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I hid a pudding on the top shelf of the fridge.

Sentence 2

I placed the conclusion at the top of the report.

Sentence 3

She insisted, "Don't open the boxes on the upper tier."

Sentence 4

I keep the dishes I use most often on the upper shelf on the right side.

Sentence 5

The overview of the accident was summarized in the upper section of the article.