Translation guide
The act of raising something, or the sport of weightlifting. This guide covers physical lifting, figurative lifting (like lifting spirits or restrictions), and the specific context of weightlifting.
To pick something up or raise it to a higher position using physical effort.
The most common and general verb for lifting something up. Transitive.
I lifted the heavy box.
To raise or lift something. Often used when the direction is upward, but less specific than 持ち上げる. Transitive.
To carry something, implying lifting and moving it to another place. Not just lifting in place.
The sport or exercise of lifting weights.
The standard term for the sport of weightlifting (Olympic weightlifting).
He is a weightlifting athlete.
To make someone feel happier or more hopeful.
To officially end a rule, law, or restriction.
The loanword リフティング is mainly used for 'lifting' in soccer (juggling the ball) or cosmetic procedures, not for general lifting of objects.
Please raise your hand.
Carrying this luggage is tough.
Strength training in general, often includes lifting weights. Abbreviated as 筋トレ.
I do strength training every day.
Loanword from English, used for the sport of weightlifting.
I will compete in a weightlifting competition.