noun
Refers to the sky or celestial realm in a general, often poetic or literary sense.
星が天上に輝いている。
Stars are shining in the heavens.
noun
Buddhist term for the celestial realm where devas reside; also used in a religious context for paradise.
See also: 天路 (あまじ)
仏教では、天上は六道の一つとされる。
In Buddhism, the deva realm is considered one of the six realms of existence.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
ascending to heaven; death
Euphemistic or literary expression for dying, especially of a noble or holy person; can also be used as a suru verb.
高僧が天上したと伝えられている。
It is said that the high priest ascended to heaven.