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VocabJLPT N3

above ground

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. above ground
2. on the ground
3. this world

This word refers to the surface of the earth or ground level, as opposed to underground or up in the sky. It is used in contexts like describing things above ground, ground-floor levels in buildings, or distinguishing surface land from underground structures.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We arrived early, so I'll wait above ground for a bit.

Sentence 2

Whoa, coming up to street level and seeing this many people is overwhelming!

Sentence 3

How long are you planning to stay underground? Let's get up to street level already!

Sentence 4

Why does the surface feel so far away right now?

Sentence 5

If you get lost, come up to street level and check the map from there.