た上で (ta-ue-de): After doing; once completed
～た上で (ta-ue-de)
Meaning
After doing; once completed
Formation and usage
Vた + 上で
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.
Explanation
Emphasizes a prior step that should be completed before the next decision or action.
Examples
資料を確認した上で、最終的に判断します。
After checking the documents, I will make a final decision.
先生に相談した上で、最終的に判断します。
After consulting the teacher, I will make a final decision.
計画を見直した上で、最終的に判断します。
After reviewing the plan, I will make a final decision.
会場を下見した上で、最終的に判断します。
After inspecting the venue beforehand, I will make a final decision.
十分に練習した上で、最終的に判断します。
After practicing thoroughly, I will make a final decision.
How related patterns differ
た上で requires a prior step; dictionary form plus 上で sets an activity's scope. 最中に means in the middle, while 拍子に often triggers an accidental result. に先立って precedes an occasion; に際して introduces the occasion itself.