noun
uphill path; gradually steepening slope
Describes a path or slope that rises gently at first and becomes steeper, like the shape of toes pointing upward. Often used in hiking or road descriptions.
この登山道はつま先上がりで、後半になるほど傾斜がきつくなる。
This mountain trail is a gradually steepening slope, getting steeper toward the latter half.
つま先
It's tough to bike up a slope that gets progressively steeper.