上位 (Joui) is a Japanese noun meaning “superior (in rank), top, ranking, higher order (e.g. byte)”.
Meanings
- noun, adjectival nounsuperior (in rank); top; ranking
- nounhigher order (e.g. byte)
- nounhost computer (of connected device)
Examples
類人猿は知的には犬より上位である。
Apes rank above dogs in intelligence.
上位２社で市場の５０％を上回るシェアを占めている。
Between them, the two largest companies account for a share of more than 50% of the market.
ＯＥＣＤの調査で北欧諸国が税率において世界の上位をキープした。
In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates.
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