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VocabJLPT N1

upstream

Noun

Definitions

1. upper reaches of a river
2. upstream

This noun literally refers to the upper part of a river, meaning upstream. It can also be used metaphorically in business contexts to mean an earlier stage in a supply chain or production process.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why do we suddenly need to survey the upper reaches now?

Sentence 2

Isn't it dangerous to head upstream right now?

Sentence 3

He bragged about catching fish upstream and honestly, I was a little jealous.

Sentence 4

The sunset turned the upstream current red.

Sentence 5

What on earth is happening up there in the upper reaches?