～上で (〜ue de)
Explanation
Used to express that something is done after or on the basis of something else; 'after', 'upon'.
Formation
Verb-ますstem + 上で, Noun + の上で
Detailed Explanation
The ～上で grammar point is used to indicate that an action or decision is made after another action or condition, or based on certain information. It can be translated as 'after doing something' or 'on the basis of...'.
Examples
調査を行った上で、結論を出しましょう。
Chousa wo okonatta ue de, ketsuron wo dashimashou.
Let's draw a conclusion after conducting the investigation.
就職活動を終えた上で、進学するかどうか決めます。
Shuushoku katsudou wo oeta ue de, shingaku suru ka dou ka kimemasu.
I will decide whether to continue my studies after finishing my job hunting.
試着した上で、この服を買うかどうか考えます。
Shichaku shita ue de, kono fuku wo kau ka dou ka kangaemasu.
I'll think about whether to buy these clothes after trying them on.
経験者の意見を聞いた上で、プロジェクトの方向性を決定しましょう。
Keiken sha no iken wo kiita ue de, purojekuto no houkousei wo kettei shimashou.
Let's decide the direction of the project after listening to those with experience.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.