(じょうくう)

じょうくう
noun
sky above, airspace
formaltechnicalgeography
1. sky above, airspace
The sky or air directly above a particular location; the airspace over a place.
An airplane is flying over Tokyo.
Thick clouds cover the sky above.
The airspace over this area is a no-fly zone.
Last night, the sound of airplanes flying overhead was so loud that I couldn't sleep.
The weather above Mt. Fuji changes easily, so please be sure to check the weather forecast before climbing.

上空(じょうくう) combines (じょう) (above) + (くう) (sky/air).

Common patterns

  • 上空(じょうくう) (the sky above ~)
  • 上空(じょうくう)() (to fly overhead)
  • 上空(じょうくう) (in the sky above)

Related words

Usage

  • Often used in aviation, weather, and news contexts
  • Specifies the sky directly above a particular place