Definition of 上綱 (じょうこう)

じょうこ

上綱

じょうこう

joukou

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
superclass(biology term)(only relevant for じょうこう)
noun
2.
top-ranking priest in the Office of Monastic Affairs(archaism, Buddhist term)
See also:僧綱
Other readings:
上綱【じょうごう】
Related Kanji
above, up
hawser, class (genus), rope, cord, cable