also: うわき
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
publication; wood-block printing
Only with reading じょうぼく
Refers to the act of publishing or printing, especially in the context of wood-block printing. The reading is じょうぼく. Compare with 上梓 (じょうし), which also means publication.
See also: 上梓
この本は江戸時代に上木された。
This book was published in the Edo period.
上木の技術は長い歴史を持つ。
The technique of wood-block printing has a long history.
noun
canopy; upper branches of trees
Refers to the upper layer of tree branches and leaves. Usually read うわき and often written in kana. The kanji form 上木 is less common for this sense.
See also: 下木
森のうわきが風に揺れている。
The forest canopy is swaying in the wind.
うわきを剪定して日当たりを良くした。
We pruned the upper branches to improve sunlight.