以上  (ijou-wa): Now that; since

Now that; since

plain clause + 以上（は）; N／な-adjective + である以上
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.

Draws a duty or natural conclusion from an accepted fact; this differs from numerical 以上.

会議に参加する以上、最後まで責任を持つ。

Now that I am taking part in the meeting, I will see my responsibilities through.

試験に参加する以上、最後まで責任を持つ。

Now that I am taking part in the exam, I will see my responsibilities through.

研修に参加する以上、最後まで責任を持つ。

Now that I am taking part in the training session, I will see my responsibilities through.

発表会に参加する以上、最後まで責任を持つ。

Now that I am taking part in the presentation event, I will see my responsibilities through.

面接に参加する以上、最後まで責任を持つ。

Now that I am taking part in the interview, I will see my responsibilities through.