upstream, the upstream portion of a river / upwind / uphill, the upper portion of a hill or other geographic feature / the head of a table, the seat of honor

(rare) the left-hand side of a drawstring on a fishing net

superior, better / aggressive, bold, on the offensive

(rare) alternate for jōzu above / Short for 上手物 (jōtemono): an exquisite piece of workmanship

skillful, dexterous

good at

ikizukuri, preparing sashimi from living fish or seafood

Alternative spelling of 生け花

a fish

a fish, especially when used as food / a side dish, specifically referring to fish