A superior; someone of higher status or age — used for people above you in rank or age, often in polite contexts.
目上の人には必ず敬語を使うように教えられた。
I was taught to always use polite language with superiors.
彼は目上の人に対して礼儀正しい態度を取る。
He behaves respectfully toward those senior to him.
会議では目上の意見をまず聞くことが多い。
In meetings, opinions from superiors are often heard first.