[Question]

この授業は難しい(上に/上で)宿題も多くて大変だ。

このじゅぎょうはむずかしい(うえに/うえで)しゅくだいもおおくてたいへんだ。

This class is difficult and has a lot of homework, so it’s hard to keep up.

 

上に vs 上で

Which one is correct?

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[Answer]

この授業は難しい(上に)宿題も多くて大変だ。

このじゅぎょうはむずかしい(うえに)しゅくだいもおおくてたいへんだ。

 

〜上に

＝〜し、それに

as well, besides, in addition to, not only… but also

 

〜上で

＝〜て、それから

upon, after, when, for, in order to

 

 

Example

ここの料理(りょうり)は安(やす)い上(うえ)においしい。

The foods here are cheap and delicious.

 

親(おや)に相談(そうだん)した上(うえ)で、留学(りゅうがく)を決めます。

I will consult with my parents before deciding whether to study abroad.

 

 

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