noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
climbing to a high spot; ascending the throne
Rare literary word. The first meaning refers to physically climbing to a high place, often with a sense of looking out over the landscape. The second meaning is a figurative extension used in historical or imperial contexts for ascending the throne.
古い漢詩では、山に登臨して景色を詠むことが多い。
In old Chinese-style poetry, climbing a mountain and composing verses about the scenery is common.
「登臨」は、天皇の即位を表す文語的な表現として使われることがある。
登臨 is sometimes used as a literary expression for the enthronement of an emperor.