ゴンドラリフト

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Meanings

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noun

gondola lift; cable car

Refers to a type of aerial lift where enclosed cabins (gondolas) are suspended from a continuously moving cable, commonly used at ski resorts and scenic areas.

Similar words

ロープウェイ
ロープウェイ usually refers to a larger aerial tramway with a single large cabin that shuttles back and forth, while ゴンドラリフト is a continuous circulating system with multiple smaller gondolas.
リフト
リフト alone often means a chairlift (open seats), whereas ゴンドラリフト specifically has enclosed cabins.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'gondola lift'.