also: うんしょう
Literary or poetic term for the sky above the clouds, often implying a heavenly or imperial realm. Can also refer metaphorically to the imperial court.
Imagine a world above the clouds.
The mountain towers above the clouds.
the nobility; court nobles
Standard kanji spelling.
Obsolete reading; included for historical reference.
Compound of 雲 (cloud) and 上 (above). The reading うんじょう is the standard on'yomi combination; うんしょう is an older, now obsolete reading.