リフト
Meanings
chairlift; ski lift
Specifically refers to the chairlift or gondola at a ski resort that carries skiers uphill.
I took the chairlift to the top at the ski resort.
goods lift; freight elevator
Used for a lift or elevator that carries goods, not people. Less common than エレベーター for passenger elevators.
The warehouse has a goods lift for transporting cargo.
Refers to a partnered lift in figure skating, ballet, or similar performance arts where one person is raised by another.
The lifts in figure skating are very graceful.
Usage patterns
- リフトに乗るto ride the (ski) lift
We rode the lift up to the top of the mountain at the ski resort.
- 〈場所〉までリフトで行くto go up to <place> by lift
If you take the lift up, you'll reach the summit in ten minutes.
- リフトで〈物〉を運ぶto carry goods using a (freight) lift
At the factory, heavy loads are carried by the freight lift.
- 〈人〉をリフトするto lift a partner (in figure skating or dance)
The male skater lifted his partner, amazing the audience.