1Indicates a value not less than a given number or limit ("... or more"); usually includes the boundary value.
この映画は18歳以上が対象です。
This movie is intended for viewers aged 18 and over.
参加者は10人以上集まった。
More than ten participants gathered.
合格点は60点以上です。
The passing score is 60 or above.
このコースは3ヶ月以上続ける必要があります。
You need to continue this course for at least three months.
2Expresses that something exceeds one's expectations or a standard.
結果は予想以上だった。
The result was better than expected.
彼のスピーチは期待以上に素晴らしかった。
His speech was even more wonderful than we had hoped.
3Refers to what was just stated above; equivalent to "the above" or "the aforementioned."
以上が本日の報告内容です。
The above is today's report.
以上の理由から、この案は見送ることになった。
For the above reasons, this proposal was shelved.
4Used after a verb to mean "since / now that," introducing a natural conclusion from a stated fact.
約束した以上、必ず守るべきだ。
Since you made a promise, you should definitely keep it.
やると決めた以上、最後までやり通そう。
Now that we've decided to do it, let's see it through to the end.
5A set phrase marking the end of a talk or presentation, often used as 以上です ("that's all").
私からの報告は以上です。ありがとうございました。
That's all from me. Thank you.
質問がなければ、以上で会議を終わります。
If there are no questions, that concludes the meeting.