Translation guide
The act of climbing or moving upward, or a path leading upward. This guide covers how to express physical ascent, metaphorical rise, and related concepts in Japanese.
The physical act of climbing upward, especially in mountaineering or hiking.
General term for mountain climbing, often used for the entire activity including ascent.
富士山の登山は夏がベストシーズンです。
The best season for the ascent of Mt. Fuji is summer.
The climb or ascent itself, often used in contrast to descent.
この山は登りが急だ。
The ascent of this mountain is steep.
Borrowed from English 'attack', used in mountaineering for a summit push or final ascent.
明日、頂上にアタックする予定です。
We plan to make an ascent to the summit tomorrow.
The action of going up, such as stairs, a slope, or rising in the air.
Rise or ascent, used for physical upward movement, altitude gain, or abstract increases.
気球がゆっくりと上昇した。
The balloon made a slow ascent.
Upward movement or slope; often used for roads, stairs, or train lines heading toward a major city.
A way or trail that leads upward, such as a mountain trail or road.
A path or road that goes uphill.
この先は急な登り道です。
Ahead is a steep ascent.
An upward slope, often used for roads.
上り坂が続く道
a road with a continuous ascent
Metaphorical ascent, such as career advancement or social climbing.
Success in one's career; climbing the corporate ladder.
彼の出世は早かった。
His ascent in the company was rapid.
Rise in rank or status, often used in formal contexts.
The ascent of these stairs is tough.
彼女の政界での上昇は目覚ましい。
Her ascent in the political world is remarkable.