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A2 Noun

(のぼ)(ざか)ascent, uphill

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      ascent, uphill, upward slope

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    2. Noun

      2.

      (gradual) upturn, increase

    All Forms

    上り坂 【のぼりざか】登り坂 【のぼりざか】のぼり坂 【のぼりざか】昇り坂 【のぼりざか】

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      (のぼ)(ざか)(のぼ)ったので(いき)()れました。

      I ran out of breath because I climbed an uphill slope. {ascent, uphill}

      • N1

      あの歌手(かしゅ)人気(にんき)(のぼ)(ざか)で、(いま)絶好調(ぜっこうちょう)だ。

      The popularity of that singer is on the ascent, and currently, they are in top form. {ascent, uphill}

      • N1

      (くだ)(ざか)(ほう)(のぼ)(ざか)よりも(ひざ)負担(ふたん)だと()きました。

      I heard that going downhill puts more strain on the knees than an uphill ascent. {ascent, uphill}

      • N1

      景気(けいき)(のぼ)(ざか)(いま)商売(しょうばい)をする(だい)チャンスだと()っていいだろう。

      One could say that now, when the economy is on an uphill, is a great chance to do business. {ascent, uphill}

      • N1

      (くるま)(きゅう)(のぼ)(ざか)()()かったところで、速度(そくど)がグッと(おそ)くなりました。

      The car significantly slowed down as it began the steep uphill ascent. {ascent, uphill}

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