also: がけうえ
noun
cliff top; top of a cliff
Refers to the upper edge or summit of a cliff. Often used in geographical descriptions or when emphasizing a precarious location.
崖上から海を見下ろすと、とても綺麗だった。
Looking down at the sea from the cliff top was very beautiful.
その灯台は崖上に立っている。
The lighthouse stands on the top of the cliff.
Compound of 崖 (cliff) and 上 (top, above). The reading がいじょう is the on'yomi combination, while がけうえ is a mixed kun'yomi reading.