This road continues uphill for a while.
自転車で上り坂を登るのは大変だ。
It's tough to go up a hill on a bicycle.
upturn; increase; upward trend
Metaphorical use for a gradual improvement or rising trend, often in economic or statistical contexts.
景気はようやく上り坂に差し掛かった。
The economy has finally started to pick up.
売り上げは上り坂にある。
Sales are on an upward trend.
This road starts climbing uphill from here.
The economy has started to pick up.
Climbing an uphill slope on a bicycle is tough.
The company's performance is on the rise.
好転 emphasizes a sudden turn for the better, while 上り坂 suggests a steady, ongoing upward trend like climbing a hill.
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