上

cliff top

clear layer of fluid (at the top of a mixture); supernatant liquid; supernate

will (esp. of shogun); decree; emperor's wishes

on top of a saddle

on the roof; court nobles

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

health-related; health (problem, reasons, etc.)

Adverb (fukushi)

in terms of health; from a health standpoint; for one's health

above the clouds; the heavens

payment to the government

Common noun

ground wave; terrestrial broadcast signal (i.e. not satellite)

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

terrestrial; over-the-air

surface; appearances; exterior

on the snow

on a floor; above floor level

first volume (in a two or three-volume set); first book; volume one; book one

rate of increase (e.g. prices); rate of climb (e.g. aircraft)

one's superior; senior; elder

samurai costume; old ceremonial costume

上下 only; Orig. meaning

top and bottom; up and down; high and low; above and below; upper and lower ends

hot flash; rush of blood to the head

glaze; enamel

buying up plots of land by force to resell at a large profit; land sharking

raising the ground level (with fill)

Buddhism's highest paradise

on the chopping board

on paper; in the newspapers; in a letter

report to the emperor

aboard a warship