This is the 2119th most frequent Japanese word.
山上
"山上" (sanjō) means "mountaintop" or "on the mountain."
In this sentence, 山上 (sanjo) is used to refer to 'the top of the mountain', emphasizing reaching the uppermost part of the geographical feature.
彼は山上まで登り、景色を楽しんだ。
He climbed to the top of the mountain and enjoyed the view.
Here, 山上 (sanjo) indicates 'from the mountain top', specifically the place where the bell is located, showing origin of action.
山上から響く鐘の音が、村中に広がった。
The sound of the bell from the mountain summit spread throughout the village.
In this context, 山上 (sanjo) is used to denote 'the top of the mountain' as a symbolic or sacred location, showing its cultural or spiritual significance.