also: がけうえ
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.
Looking down at the sea from the cliff top was very beautiful.
The lighthouse stands on the top of the cliff.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading がいじょう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard or dialectal.
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.