上のぼり坂ざか

noun

ascent; uphill slope

Refers to a physical upward slope, such as a road or path. Often contrasted with 下り坂 (downhill).

See also: 下り坂

• この道みちはしばらく上のぼり坂ざかが続つづきます。

  This road continues uphill for a while.

• 自じ転てん車しゃで上のぼり坂ざかを登のぼるのは大たい変へんだ。

  It's tough to go up a hill on a bicycle.

noun

upturn; increase; upward trend

Metaphorical use for a gradual improvement or rising trend, often in economic or statistical contexts.

• 景けい気きはようやく上のぼり坂ざかに差さし掛かかった。

  The economy has finally started to pick up.

• 売うり上あげは上のぼり坂ざかにある。

  Sales are on an upward trend.