noun
wind-exposed place; beach exposed to sea winds
Refers to a location, typically a beach, where winds blow upward from below. Often used in place names or descriptive contexts.
この海岸は吹き上げで、いつも強い風が吹いている。
This beach is a wind-exposed place, and strong winds are always blowing.
noun
A less common meaning; refers to a fountain or a place where water gushes upward. May be encountered in older or literary texts.
There is a fountain in the center of the garden, and water is spouting high.
Compound of 吹き (fuki, continuative form of 吹く 'to blow') + 上げ (age, continuative form of 上げる 'to raise'). Literally 'blowing up', referring to upward wind or water.