noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to land as opposed to sea or air. Often used in compounds and as a no-adjective.
陸上自衛隊は日本の防衛を担っている。
The Ground Self-Defense Force is responsible for Japan's defense.
船から陸上の灯りが見えた。
We could see lights on land from the ship.
noun
track and field; athletics
Abbreviation of 陸上競技. Commonly used in sports contexts.
See also: 陸上競技
彼は高校時代、陸上で活躍した。
He was active in track and field during high school.
次のオリンピックで陸上の新記録が出るかもしれない。
A new record might be set in athletics at the next Olympics.