noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface
Refers to the surface of the earth or the area above ground, often contrasted with 地下 (underground). Used both as a noun and adjectivally with の.
Antonyms: 地下
地上に出ると、まぶしい日差しが待っていた。
When I came above ground, the dazzling sunlight was waiting.
地上の気温は30度を超えている。
The temperature on the ground exceeds 30 degrees.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
this world; this earth
Used in a more figurative or literary sense to mean the mortal world or earthly existence, as opposed to heaven or the afterlife.
彼は地上の生を終え、安らかに眠りについた。
He ended his life on this earth and peacefully fell asleep.