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
Chousa wo okonatta ue de, ketsuron wo dashimashou.
Let's draw a conclusion after conducting the investigation.
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.
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.
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.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.