rising diagonally up and to the right
Describes a line, graph, or trend that slopes upward to the right. Often used in economics, handwriting, or design.
This graph is sloping upward to the right.
His handwriting slants upward to the right.
Figurative extension of the upward slope: indicates a positive trend, improvement, or rapid growth in business, performance, or mood.
Sales are growing steadily.
His grades are on the rise.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant spelling; 上がり is more common.
Compound of 右 (right) + 上がり (rising, from 上がる). The figurative sense derives from the visual metaphor of an upward-sloping line.