noun
on the roof; court nobles
Rare literary term. Sense 1 is literal 'on the roof'; sense 2 refers to court nobles (historically, those permitted to ascend to the palace floor). Modern usage is very limited.
古典では「堂上に昇る」という表現が見られる。
In classical texts, the expression 'ascend to the roof' can be found.
堂上とは、宮中に昇殿を許された公家を指す
堂上 refers to court nobles who were permitted to enter the palace.